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After 30 years, what has UNESCO’s Recommendation concerning the Status of the Artist achieved?
CCA Bulletin 27/10 October 26, 2010 Just the Facts This year marks the 30th anniversary of the UNESCO Recommendation concerning the Status of the Artist. With the support of the Canadian Artists and Producers Professional Relations Tribunal, the Canadian Conference of the Arts (CCA) has conducted a critical review of this initiative in Canada. After 30 years of efforts, what exactly has been achieved for artists and creators in this country and abroad? The question...
read moreCopyright: the Parliamentary debate is about to begin
CCA Bulletin 26/10 October 25, 2010 Just the Facts Bill C-32, the Copyright Modernization Act, is scheduled to be presented in the House of Commons for second reading next week on Tuesday, November 2. Debate in second reading covers the basic principles of the proposed piece of legislation. In an exceptional turn of events, in the case of C-32, the government has obtained the agreement of the three opposition parties to limit debate to a minimum so that the bill...
read moreArt, Science and Business – An interdisciplinary dialogue
Date: October 12, 2010 Time: 5 pm — 6:30 pm Location: University of Ottawa, Desmarais Building, 12th floor, Room 110 One of Europe’s greatest artistic institutions, the Akademie Schloss Solitude in Stuttgartis a public foundation that seeks to promote and fund young artists through international residence fellowships and by organizing public performances, readings, concerts and exhibitions by its residents. Since 1990, the Akademie has hosted more than 900 creators from all...
read moreOf What Use is a National Gallery in Canada?
the NGC seeks to make art accessible to all corners of the county and further educate the public on the visual arts. However, in the context of today’s society and technology, what role does the Gallery play? Marc Mayer, the director and CEO of the NGC will answer this question as he leads a discussion outlining the relevance of the Gallery and his vision for it as it continues to grow and develop.
read moreThe CCA Publishes its Annual Analysis of the Federal Budget
CCA Bulletin 25/10 September 14, 2010 Just the Facts Having received answers to the questions raised with the government, the Canadian Conference of the Arts (CCA) is now pleased to publish its annual Analysis of the Federal Budget from the perspective of the arts, culture and cultural industries. The analysis of the 2010 budget examines federal funding to the Department of Canadian Heritage, cultural agencies and Crown Corporations; organizational and...
read moreThe Canadian Conference of the Arts Announces its National Arts Award Winners for 2009
(Ottawa, ON) September 13, 2010 — The Canadian Conference of the Arts (CCA) is pleased to announce the winners of its national arts awards for 2009. Françoise Sullivan and Joyce Zemans will receive the Diplôme d’honneur, while Maurice Forget and Robert Jekyll will receive the Keith Kelly Award for Cultural Leadership. The winners will be presented with their awards during the CCA’s 65th anniversary Gala dinner, taking place on November 1, 2010 at the National Arts Centre (NAC) in Ottawa. The...
read morePAUL GROSS ANNOUNCED AS KEYNOTE SPEAKER AT CCA 65 TH ANNIVERSARY GALA DINNER
Ottawa, ON (September 8, 2010) – The Canadian Conference of the Arts (CCA) is pleased to announce that acclaimed Canadian actor and director Paul Gross will be the keynote speaker at its 65 anniversary gala dinner. The gala will take place on November 1, 2010 at the National Arts Centre (NAC) in Ottawa and will celebrate the CCA’s accomplishments and legacy in Canada’s arts, culture and heritage sector since its inception in 1945. “We are honoured to have Paul Gross deliver the keynote address...
read moreArts Education and the CCA
CCA Bulletin 23/10 August 31, 2010 Just the Facts As educational institutions across the country rev up their programs for the fall semester, many arts educators, practitioners and patrons wait with bated breath to see how enrolments will fare. Programs in arts education are as diverse as the country itself. They offer a plethora of essential learning outcomes including creative development, self expression, aesthetics and bolstering self-determination. Creative...
read moreThe Canadian Conference of the Arts Launches New Cultural Forum Series
Ottawa, ON (August 25, 2010) –The Canadian Conference of the Arts (CCA) is pleased to announce the launch of Thinking Culture, a new forum series focused on arts, culture and heritage issues. Presented in partnership with the University of Ottawa’s Centre for Continuing Education, Centre on Governance and School of Political Studies, the forums will explore the complexities of culture in Canada and abroad and how it continues to affect society. This series will provide...
read moreRemuneration for charity staff: the CCA joins chorus of concern over Bill C-470
CCA Bulletin 22/10 August 23, 2010 Just the Facts As reported in CCA Bulletin 16/10, Bill C-470 passed second reading in the House of Commons in April and is now on its way to hearings by the Standing Committee on Finance. Introduced by the Hon. Albina Guarnieri, Liberal MP for Mississauga East – Cooksville, this bill would allow the Minister of National Revenue to deregister any charitable organization, public foundation or private foundation that paid any employee...
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