International Policy and Programs

The International Policy and Programs Directorate is responsible for implementing the International Strategic Framework (ISF) for the Department of Canadian Heritage and its Portfolio partners in order to coordinate international activities in such priority areas as international cultural promotion and cultural trade, participation and social inclusion, as well as cultural and sport relations with China. In addition, the Directorate seeks to advance Canada's thinking and positions in the international arena on issues such as cultural diversity and social inclusion through its policy development and research activities.  Finally, the Directorate oversees Canada's involvement in TV5, the international French-language television network.