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Canadian Heritage announces arts and culture summit is back on

OTTAWA – Canadian Heritage announced yesterday the federal government is holding a National Culture Summit on the Future of the Arts, Culture and Heritage in Canada in a hybrid format May 2-4, 2022, to consider the recovery of the country’s cultural sectors from the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. The summit was initially announced in December, and postponed in January due to the ongoing pandemic. The rescheduled event will explore four themes: the promotion of long-term competitiveness and growth, the return of visitors (as well as engaging new audiences), the role of digital platforms in Canada’s cultural sectors, and the...