Federal-Provincial-Territorial Meeting of Ministers responsible for Culture and Heritage

Ministers Commit to Fostering Arts and Heritage in Changing Times

ST. JOHN’S, Newfoundland and Labrador, August 12, 2010 – Canada’s federal, provincial and territorial (FPT) Ministers responsible for Culture and Heritage met today to discuss topics relating to the theme of this year’s meeting  – Fostering Arts and Heritage in Changing Times. All Ministers agreed on the importance of working together to advance common goals and reaffirmed their support for the FPT Culture/Heritage and Tourism Initiative (FPTTI). [Read the full news release]

First row, left to right: The Honourable Elaine Taylor, the Honourable Terry French, the Honourable James Moore, the Honourable Percy Paris, the Honourable Hédard Albert.

Second row, left to right: The Honourable Kevin Krueger, the Honourable Lindsay Blackett, the
Honourable Michael Chan, the Honourable Robert Vessey.

Building on Non-Profit Infrastructure Projects
McGuinty Government Launches Community Capital Fund

July 8, 2010 — Ontario is launching a new program to support infrastructure projects for non-profit organizations that serve diverse cultural communities.

The new Community Capital Fund will support infrastructure projects that help Ontario’s non-profit organizations deliver important public services to diverse cultural communities. Diverse cultural communities rely heavily on non-profit organizations and their facilities. [Read the full news release]

The Warrior Emperor and China's Terracotta Army

Minister Chan attended the opening of the Terracotta Warriors exhibit at the Royal Ontario Museum. (See photos)

Discover the legendary first emperor of China and the contents of his 2,000 year old tomb complex. Visit the Royal Ontario Museum for more information.

Ontario’s Entertainment and Creative Cluster:
A Framework for Growth

Minister Chan, Minister of Tourism and Culture, today announced the release of Ontario’s Entertainment and Creative Cluster: A Framework for Growth.  This document lays out the vision of the ministry for the continued growth and leadership of Ontario’s content-producing industries (the film, television, publishing, music and interactive digital media sectors).  The report was released on June 30th, 2010 at Digital Dialogue, a conference hosted by the Ontario Media Development Corporation, for leaders in the media industries.

Celebrating Ontario’s
Artistic Side

McGuinty Government Announces Premier’s Arts Award Winners

June 10, 2010 — Ontario paid tribute to its most outstanding artists and arts organizations at the 2010 Premier’s Award for Excellence in the Arts.

Ken Gass, founder and artistic director of the Factory Theatre, won the Artist Award. Mr. Gass has been instrumental in helping nurture and develop some of Canada’s best playwrights and actors. [Read the full news release]

Strengthening Ontario's Public Libraries

McGuinty Government Supports Access To Electronic Information

June 2, 2010 — Ontario is providing equitable access to electronic resources in public libraries across Ontario. [Read the full news release]