“Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau issued his first budget yesterday: He plans to provide $1.9 billion (Canadian) to the arts and culture sector over the next five years, $550 million of which will go to the Council on the Arts,” reads an unsigned report in Wednesday’s (3/23) MusicalAmerica.com. “The relevant portion of his announcement: ‘Believing in innovation is also believing in the talent and in the creativity of Canadians.… Our cultural industries represent a key sector of our economy. Culture is synonymous with creation. It also creates a collective wealth that goes beyond economic benefits and statistics…. Today, I am announcing that our government will invest $675 million over five years to modernize and revitalize CBC/Radio-Canada in the digital era. I am also proud to announce that our government will invest a total of $1.9 billion over five years in the arts and culture sector. These targeted investments will be provided to, among others, the Canada Council for the Arts, Telefilm Canada, the National Film Board and unique programs that will allow our artists once again to shine on the international stage.’ ” Included is a link to the full budget.
Posted March 23, 2016
