The Minister is here

Just before the Conference started, the new minister of Canadian Heritage and the Status of Women, the Honourable Beverley J. Oda, pleasently suprised us with her arrival. The fact that she decided and was able to attend, even though this may be a really busy time for her, is definelty encouraging for the sector. Her presence sends the signal that she understands the need to work together with the members of the arts and cultural sector in the Development of Canada’s Cultural Policy. At the same time, this seem to be the right forum to make her first official apperance after her appointment.