Articles and Bulletins

October 14, 2009
Minister Moore Announces Renewed Youth Program Funding - The Honourable James Moore, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages, today announced a $60-million investment in youth programs that will give young Canadians more opportunities to get personally involved in activities that strengthen their attachment to Canada.

October 13, 2009
Canada Council for the Arts invested $158 million in 689 communities in 2008-09 - Over $158 million was awarded to more than 4,400 artists and arts organizations in all regions of the country last year, the Canada Council for the Arts announced today in its 2008-09 Annual Report.

September 30, 2009
CCA Cultural Policy Workshop: The Politics of Arts and the Art of Politics - In coordination with local arts groups from around Canada, the Canadian Conference of the Arts (CCA) will host workshops, available in both official languages, which will inform participants about how public policy shapes the nature of arts, culture, and heritage in Canada. We hope to show you the best ways of making an impact on these policies.

September 29th, 2009
Canada Celebrates Canadian Museums Day on Parliament Hill - Over 50 museum professionals from across Canada will be meeting today with members of Parliament and senators to make the case that Canada's museums require more substantial and stable federal support. The day will culminate in a reception hosted by the Honourable Noël A. Kinsella, Speaker of the Senate.

September 14, 2009
Government of Canada Supports Arts and Culture in Minority Official-Language Communities - On behalf of the Honourable James Moore, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages, Shelly Glover, Parliamentary Secretary for Official Languages and Member of Parliament (Saint Boniface), during a visit to Zones Théâtrales, announced funding for arts and culture in minority official-language communities.

September 10, 2009
The CCA's 2009 Federal Budget Analysis: Finding Solid Ground? - Today the Canadian Conference of the Arts (CCA) publishes its 2009 Budget Analysis which examines federal funding for arts, culture and heritage from 2008/09 - 2009/10.

September 1, 2009
CODE Screen 2010 brings Canadian art to your fingertips - It is an art gallery without the tired feet. No walls or parking, a zero intimidation factor and admission is totally free. Called CODE Screen 2010, the aim of this series of online exhibitions is to take a sample of Canada’s best and most thought-provoking contemporary art out of the museum and onto computer screens everywhere.

July 15, 2009
Federal Renewal of Cultural Investments - On June 26th, at the Vancouver Arts Summit, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages, James Moore, announced $504 million worth of renewed arts funding for the next five years to be administered through the Department of Canadian Heritage and the Canada Council for the Arts.