Commitment to Arts, Culture and Heritage
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, October 29, 1996 Federal, provincial and territorial ministers responsible for culture today endorsed co-operative efforts across Canada in the arts, cultural industries and heritage sectors areas which influence nearly 900,000 jobs and have a $30- billion impact on the economy.Co-chaired by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Canadian Heritage Sheila Copps and Saskatchewan's Minister of Municipal Government Carol Teichrob, the ministers reviewed and agreed to a series of specific actions involving cultural sector training, new technologies and cultural heritage tourism.
While recognizing differences in policies, practices, and priorities, the ministers affirmed their commitment to the arts, cultural industries and heritage sectors. They unanimously agreed to the following actions:
Ministers undertake to explore ways to encourage public and private sector partnerships for funding of the arts, cultural industries and heritage.
Ministers direct the Interprovincial Council of Cultural Directors and the Interprovincial Heritage Advisory Committee to review government actions with a view to ensure optimal use and delivery of funding to the arts, cultural industries and heritage sectors.
Ministers direct the Interprovincial Council of Cultural Directors and the Interprovincial Heritage Advisory Committee to recommend mechanisms to encourage the development of Canadian content on the information highway.
Ministers encourage the establishment of efficient links and further synergies between the tourism industry, and the arts, cultural industries and heritage sectors (through the Canadian Tourism Commission and other like organizations).
Ministers direct the Interprovincial Council of Cultural Directors and the Interprovincial Heritage Advisory Committee, to consult with the cultural sector to identify the unique training needs of the arts, cultural industries and heritage sectors and recommend appropriate action to their respective jurisdictions.
Furthermore, ministers have agreed to consult their respective governments on a series of guiding principles to be discussed at their next meeting to be held in 1997 in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Information:
Maureen Boyle
Saskatchewan
(306) 787-5959
Julia Arnsby
Ottawa
(819) 997-7788
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