Honouring Canada’s Past,
Looking to Our Future
Before
Parliament was dissolved, the Minister of Canadian Heritage
was working on a new Canadian museums policy. The proposed
policy would be a substantive commitment to honouring and
preserving Canadian heritage. The CCA is asking all political
parties about their intentions regarding a new museums policy,
which would provide a solid financial base for our museum
and heritage communities and increased access by Canadians
to our national treasures.
The aging of the Canadian labour market is a concern for the
cultural sector. Many artistic directors, senior administrators
and performers will soon retire.
The CCA
is asking all parties what plans they would implement to address
succession issues in a coherent manner across the Canadian
labour force in general and the cultural sector in particular.
a) Does
your party support the development of a new Canadian museums
policy, which would include the investment of new monies in
sustained, multi-year, predictable programs?
b) What are your party’s specific plans
to provide incentives and opportunities for young Canadians
to become more active in the arts and culture?
c) Would your party commit to a national
mentorship strategy to facilitate skills development for Canadians
who want to pursue careers in the arts and cultural labour
force?
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