Canadian Arts Coalition Survey points to Slow Recovery

Emphasizing the precarious state of artists and arts organizations in Canada, 85% of those recently surveyed by the Canadian Arts Coalition (CAC) believe they will be unable to recover from the effects of the pandemic for another 18-24 months,…

CAC advocates to extend the CERB program for arts workers

On learning that the government was introducing a bill to introduce changes to the Canadian Emergency Response Benefit (CERB)  this week, the Coalition took the opportunity to encourage all parties to extend the benefit beyond its current end…

Updates from the Steering Committee

Canadian Arts Coalition – Renewal  The Coalition Steering Committee has been renewed and strengthened with the addition of the Executive Directors of long-standing member organizations.   More will soon join us.  We continue to partner…

Details of the $500 million Covid 19 Emergency Support

When the Minister of Heritage of Canadian Heritage announced a $500 million emergency aid for the sector on April 17, details were still to be worked out. The details were released last week.   The Coalition is pleased that the agency and…

Our letter to Minister Guilbeault

We have seen great responsiveness to the concerns of the arts and culture sector at the federal level, and sent a letter of thanks to the Minister of Canadian Heritage, included below. Hon. Steven Guilbeault, PC, MP Minister of Canadian Heritage Via…

Canada Announces Emergency Support for Cultural, Heritage and Sport Organizations

Canadian cultural, heritage and sport organizations are facing significant financial losses due to COVID-19. They have lost potential revenues from closed facilities or cancelled events. Meanwhile, they are facing challenges accessing Canada’s…

Thank you Kate Cornell!

The Canadian Arts Coalition extends its deepest gratitude to Kate Cornell for eight years of incredible service and leadership, following her recent resignation as a Co-Chair, and a member, of the Steering Committee. Thank you, Kate, for…

Pre-budget submission

The Canadian Arts Coalition participated in the 2020 pre-budget consultations by providing a written submission that echoes messages from the Coalition’s federal election platform, and its summer 2019 pre-budget submission. CAC recommendations…

Senate Report Puts Cultural Diplomacy at the Front Stage

The Canadian Arts Coalition welcomes the conclusion of the Senate Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade that “cultural diplomacy should be a pillar of Canada’s foreign policy”. The Coalition has long argued that…

Canadian Arts Coalition’s Federal Election Platform 2019

Arts and culture are integral to the well-being and daily life of all Canadians. The Government of Canada plays a critical leadership role, and thanks to its well-placed incentives, tax measures and direct investments, additional support is…

Budget 2019 Will Deliver More Arts Events in Canadian Communities

The Canadian Arts Coalition (CAC) is pleased to see the government commit to a $16 million increase of the Canadian Arts Presentation Fund (CAPF) over two years in the 2019 Federal Budget as well as an impressive amount of other increases for…

Open Letter: Performing Arts Presenters Need Better Support

The letter was published in La Presse Plus, on January 17, 2019. Ah, winter! For many Canadians, the season would surely be synonymous with hibernation were it not for the exceptional contribution of the arts – and of culture in general…