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The Observatory is funded in part by the Canadian Culture Online Strategy and is a collaborative initiative of the Department of Canadian Heritage.
Founded in 2003, the Canadian Cultural Observatory is supported by a staff of 6 and various partnerships with strategic direction and content guidance provided by an Advisory Council and an Editorial Working Group.
The Observatory supports cultural development in Canada by:
Information
The Observatory disseminates cultural policy and research information in Canada and abroad through Culturescope.ca, its interactive hub, and the Observatory’s subscription-based eNewsletter.
Analysis
The Observatory encourages development of collaborative initiatives that focus on the synthesis of key cultural policy issues.
Exchange
The Observatory serves as a catalyst by improving connections between experts within the cultural policy and research communities within Canada and abroad to advance knowledge and understanding of cultural development.