2003-07-07
Government of Ontario increases investment in arts and culture
TORONTO - The Ernie Eves government is investing an additional $15 million to the Ontario Arts Council 's base funding to revitalize the province's arts and cultural sector through new business growth and training, Culture Minister David H. Tsubouchi announced on July 3rd.
The base funding increase for 2003/04 is $7.5 million, with another $7.5 million increase to base funding in 2004/05.
"The Eves government is committed to strengthening the arts community with new jobs, especially in culturally diverse communities where the province is experiencing significant population increases," said Tsubouchi. "Today's $15 million base funding increase is a substantial investment by the Ernie Eves government which will provide the resources needed to rejuvenate arts and culture in Ontario."
The base funding increase for 2003/04 is $7.5 million, with another $7.5 million increase to base funding in 2004/05.
"The Eves government is committed to strengthening the arts community with new jobs, especially in culturally diverse communities where the province is experiencing significant population increases," said Tsubouchi. "Today's $15 million base funding increase is a substantial investment by the Ernie Eves government which will provide the resources needed to rejuvenate arts and culture in Ontario."
This new investment will allow the Ontario Arts Council to make targeted investments to foster business development and other services such as research and technical assistance.
"By investing in the work of professional artists and arts organizations across the province, the government is enriching the lives of Ontario's people and its communities," said Julia Foster, chair of the Ontario Arts Council. "We are celebrating our 40th anniversary this year, and this is tremendous recognition of the value of public funding to the arts."
The not-for-profit arts sector contributes $1.8 billion annually to Ontario's economy, generating 87.000 jobs. The sector is essential in maintaining Ontario's profile as a stimulating and desirable place to visit and to do business.
"By investing in the work of professional artists and arts organizations across the province, the government is enriching the lives of Ontario's people and its communities," said Julia Foster, chair of the Ontario Arts Council. "We are celebrating our 40th anniversary this year, and this is tremendous recognition of the value of public funding to the arts."
The not-for-profit arts sector contributes $1.8 billion annually to Ontario's economy, generating 87.000 jobs. The sector is essential in maintaining Ontario's profile as a stimulating and desirable place to visit and to do business.
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