The latest news on BC's arts, culture and heritage sector.

Province of B.C. Celebrates 20th Francophonie Day

Province of B.C. Celebrates 20th Francophonie Day

In advance of B.C. Francophonie Day and International Francophonie Day, March 20, Minister Adrian Dix hosted a virtual celebration with the francophone community, and honoured the francophone arts and culture sector.

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BC Budget 2022 Sees $25M in Tourism Recovery

On February 22, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, the Hon. Selina Robinson, presented Budget 2022: Stronger Together, in which the government pledged an additional $25 million in recovery to the tourism industry.

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An Open Letter from Minister Melanie Mark

An Open Letter from Minister Melanie Mark

On February 18, the Honourable Melanie Mark, Minister of Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport, issued a message of support to the arts and culture sector.

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Federal Government Opens Canada Performing Arts Workers Resilience Fund

Federal Government Opens Canada Performing Arts Workers Resilience Fund

On February 1, the Honourable Pablo Rodriguez, Minister of Canadian Heritage, announced the launch of the Canada Performing Arts Workers Resilience Fund. This new temporary funding program will provide $60 million to help workers in the live performance sector.

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Minister Rodriguez Will Invite the Arts, Culture and Heritage Sectors to a National Summit on Their Recovery in Early 2022

Minister Rodriguez Will Invite the Arts, Culture and Heritage Sectors to a National Summit on Their Recovery in Early 2022

The two-day national summit, taking place January 31-February 1, will “concentrate on the recovery from COVID and the longer-term competitiveness of these sectors".

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New Resources from Mass Culture Tackle Arts + Mental Health, NFP Governance and More

New Resources from Mass Culture Tackle Arts + Mental Health, NFP Governance and More

New resources include the culture chapter of the Alternative Federal Budget, a report back from a conference on arts and mental health, and new ideas in board governance.

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Province Doubles Supports for Arts and Culture Spaces

Arts and culture groups throughout B.C. can look forward to new and enhanced spaces with $4 million to support the Arts Infrastructure Program.

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Pablo Rodríguez Back In As Minister of Canadian Heritage

In a shuffling of the cabinet on October 26, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau named Pablo Rodríguez as the new Minister of Canadian Heritage. Rodríguez previously served as the Canadian Heritage Minister from July 2018 through to November 2019.

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Provincial Health Officer Announces Full Capacity for Indoor Seating

Provincial Health Officer Announces Full Capacity for Indoor Seating

Restrictions placed on indoor and outdoor gatherings, including concerts, cinemas, and other cultural events, are being lifted on October 25 in British Columbia for those over 12 with two doses of COVID-19 vaccine.

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City of Vancouver Seeks Engagement to Redevelop West End Community Hub

City of Vancouver Seeks Engagement to Redevelop West End Community Hub

The City invites the public to attend the virtual launch of W.E. Connect, an engagement process that will help guide future redevelopment of the West End Community Hub, on September 21.

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Parties Talk Arts and Culture in National Debate

Parties Talk Arts and Culture in National Debate

On September 12, candidates from the major national parties got down to brass tacks on arts and culture in a debate hosted on CPAC by the Coalition for the Diversity of Cultural Expressions.

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Election 2021: The Major Parties on Arts and Culture

Election 2021: The Major Parties on Arts and Culture

As Prime Minister Justin Trudeau calls for a federal election in September, here are the positions and statements of the major parties on arts and culture.

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Canadian Heritage Announces New Committee for Green Shift in Arts, Culture and Heritage

Canadian Heritage Announces New Committee for Green Shift in Arts, Culture and Heritage

On August 13, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Canadian Heritage, announced the creation of two ministerial consulting committees to help support a green shift in the arts, culture, heritage and sport sectors.

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What's New in BC's Restart Step 3

What's New in BC's Restart Step 3

New rules coming into effect July 1 include a relaxed mask mandate, Canada-wide recreational travel, and 50% capacity for indoor and outdoor gatherings.

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Budget 2021 Commits $1.9B to Arts, Culture, Heritage, Sports

Budget 2021 Commits $1.9B to Arts, Culture, Heritage, Sports

In Budget 2021, released June 28, the Government of Canada committed $1.9 billion to help support the arts, culture, heritage and sport sectors, including a $300M Recovery Fund for Arts, Culture, Heritage and Sport Sectors, $200M Reopening Fund, and the $200M Major Festivals and Events Support Initiative.

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BC's Restart: What's New for Arts + Culture?

BC's Restart: What's New for Arts + Culture?

On May 25, Dr. Bonnie Henry announced BC’s Restart, a four-stage BC reopening plan, with the goal of lifting virtually all restrictions for September. Click through to find out what that means for indoor and outdoor gatherings, travel restrictions, and more.

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City of Vancouver Seeks Input On Cultural Spaces in Broadway Plan Area

The City of Vancouver is interested in learning more about the places that are important to you in the Broadway Plan Area, especially as it relates to arts and culture. Complete the survey by May 31.

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Participate in the Canadian Artists and Content Creators Economic Survey

 Participate in the Canadian Artists and Content Creators Economic Survey

Take Canadian Heritage’s Canadian Artists and Content Creators Economic Survey before June 18, to help create a comprehensive and current portrait of the artistic and creative community in Canada at large.

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Provincial Government Announces 2021 BC Budget

The 2021 provincial budget, released April 20, doesn’t contain any major surprises for arts and culture, but introduces $120M in new tourism supports.

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Federal Government Unveils 2021 Budget

Federal Government Unveils 2021 Budget

The provisions for arts, culture and heritage include a $300M recovery fund; supports for music, book publishing, and cultural spaces; and more. Click through for more details.

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