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UPDATED: Feds pledge $125M towards new export strategy, funding, for Canada’s creative industries


Creative community applauds move that acknowledges "the full potential of Canada’s creative sector"MONTREAL – The federal government will spend $125 million over five years to help boost the country’s creative exports with a range of initiatives, including a new funding program called Creative Export Canada designed to offer creators a leg up in the global market.Heritage Minister Mélanie Joly unveiled the country's first Creative Export Strategy Tuesday in Montreal, an initiative that promises to strengthen Canada's presence in international markets plus equip Canadian exporters with the tools they need to successfully export their projects."Our creative industries have a wealth of talent...