Amid continued instability, arts and culture reps call for more supports, help to encourage audience returns

The House Canadian Heritage Committee met with industry reps on Feb. 2 to discuss ongoing issues resulting from COVID-19, along with impressions of a new fund earmarked for the live performance sector.

Canadian Heritage Minister Pablo Rodriguez, pictured arriving at the West Block on Jan. 31, announced a new, $60-million Canada Performing Arts Worker Resilience Fund on Feb. 1.The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

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BY ALICE CHEN

February 10, 2022

Unable to reopen or properly plan ahead with ongoing COVID-19 turbulence, arts, culture, and sports sector experts recently stressed to MPs the need for continued government support for the industry, beyond measures already announced. “The biggest struggle is the unpredictability and not knowing ...

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