LETTER TO THE EDITOR: International cultural protection coming

AT A UNESCO MEETING in Paris from May 25 to June 3, negotiations will resume on the draft Convention on the Protection of the Diversity of Cultural Contents and Artistic Expressions. I believe this is a good time to examine what is at stake for Canada – particularly since on May 21 we celebrate World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development. The draft convention has considerable importance for the future of our culture, our languages and indeed our identity. The strength of our identity derives from the tools we have to promote the vitality of our own modes...