Mar 4, 2010
Arts Sector Key to Canada’s Economic and Social Prosperity
The Canadian Arts Coalition is pleased to see that arts and culture investment has been sustained in Budget 2010 and that the Government will continue to deliver on stimulus measures for the cultural sector identified in the Economic Action Plan. In particular, we commend the Government for wisely protecting investment to the Canada Council for the Arts…
Mar 1, 2010
National Steering Committee Election Results
The results are in. Thank you to all candidates who put themselves forward. We will be in touch with those who expressed an interest in helping out about committees in the next few weeks.
Nov 25, 2009
A Coalition for the Arts and for Us All
The Canadian Arts Coalition is launching a call for potential members today. Any national arts service organization, or equivalent, that represents a significant number of individuals interested in the arts, culture or heritage, that agrees to be involved in and promote the Coalition’s work, and that supports at least one of the two measures proposed by the Coalition, is welcome to be part of our group.
Nov 5, 2009
A Coalition is [re] Born
Representatives from national organizations convened in October in Ottawa. Attendees discussed a proposed re-launch of a national arts coalition to coordinate the messages and actions of the arts sector during the next federal election campaign. The proposal received an enthusiastic response and incited much discussion about how to collectively keep arts issues on the public and political agenda.
Oct 31, 2008
Canadian Arts Coalition Welcomes New Minister of Canadian Heritage
The Canadian Arts Coalition congratulates Mr. James Moore, the new Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages on his appointment to Cabinet.
"We are eager to begin working with the new Minister to fulfill the Conservative Party's assurance that 'the arts are essential to our country and our communities,'" says Anne-Marie Jean, co-chair of the Coalition’s Steering Committee.
Oct 15, 2008
Canadian Arts Coalition will keep arts and cultural issues on Ottawa’s agenda
The Coalition looks forward to working with Prime Minister Harper, his new Cabinet and caucus to realize the full potential of the arts in Canada. Similarly, we will count on the interest and support of all parties and MPs to ensure that federal investment in arts and culture stays on the agenda in Ottawa.
Oct 2, 2008
Proposed Children's Arts Tax Credit A Forward-Looking Initiative
"We appreciate this endorsement of the arts and culture sector,” says the Coalition’s Steering Committee, “and by extension, this signal that the Conservative Party recognizes the critical role government plays in developing a vibrant arts and culture sector. Tax measures are one tool available to government and, we hope, are only one element of what will be a forthcoming comprehensive Conservative arts and culture platform for the consideration of Canadian voters."
Sep 23, 2008
Coalition Welcomes News of Liberal Pledge and Encourages All Parties to Share Their Vision
The Coalition encourages all parties and candidates to put forward their position on arts and culture.
To date, we have seen the Green Party, the Bloc Québécois, and the Liberals share their vision for
arts and culture. We look forward to hearing from the other parties as the campaign continues.
Aug 22, 2008
Canadian Arts Coalition Concerned About Significant Arts Cuts!
On a daily basis over the last two weeks, the arts sector has learnt that the government of Canada have cut or completely cancelled certain programs. What started initially as the cancellation of two programs dedicated to the promotion of Canadian arts abroad has become a broader movement.
Apr 14, 2008
The Canadian Arts Coalition Calls For Your Support!
The impact of the increased permanent funding of $30 million to the Canada Council for the Arts will soon become evident.
We are optimistic that this new funding will be felt and appreciated by Canadians as the improved breadth, depth and scope
of quality artistic opportunities is seen across the country...
Feb 26, 2008
Together, let’s build the case for further funding in the arts!
This afternoon, Finance Minister Jim Flaherty will deliver the federal budget for 2008-09.
Recognizing this will be the first year the additional $30 million in funding to the Canada
Council for the Arts is made permanent...
Jul 20, 2007
Canadian Arts Coalition welcomes news of an additional $30 million in permanent funds to the Canada Council for the Arts
The Canadian Arts Coalition welcomes the news that the one time increase in funds to the Canada Council for the Arts ...
Apr 16, 2007
Canadian Arts Coalition on Canada Council Grants - Vibrant Arts Community Remains Underfunded
The Canadian Arts Coalition (www.canadianartscoalition.ca) is pleased that,
working with special onetime funding, the Canada Council for the Arts has been able to support artists and arts organizations across the country...
Mar 19, 2007
Canadian Arts Coalition Disappointed with Federal Budget, Vows to Keep Up Pressure for Sustainable Arts Funding
The Canadian Arts Coalition is disappointed that today’s federal budget did not adequately address funding for the professional arts. However, the Coalition will continue to work with all parties in Parliament to secure increased sustainable support for the arts through the Canada Council for the Arts...
Oct 30, 2006
The Canadian Arts Coalition Welcomes Increase in Arts Funding
The Canadian Arts Coalition applauds the federal government's commitment to the arts as expressed in the increased funding to Canada Council for the Arts. As announced in May's federal budget, the Council will receive an extra $50 million over the 2006-07 and 2007-08 fiscal years...
Oct 30, 2006
Canada Council to increase funding for arts organizations, individual artists and public access to the arts
The Canada Council for the Arts will increase its funding to arts organizations and individual artists, as well as to activities aimed at improving public access to the arts, as a result of the increase to its Parliamentary appropriation announced in last May's federal budget...
