Feds missing out on economic, geopolitical opportunities by not supporting arts sector, say cultural groups

From Margaret Atwood to Heated Rivalry, Canada's cultural outputs could bring Ottawa 'soft power' across the globe, says John Degen, CEO of the Writer’s Union of Canada.

Canadian Identity Minister Marc Miller. Oil, softwood lumber, and ... art? There is demonstrated appeal for domestic content beyond the country's borders, but cultural stakeholders are still waiting on Ottawa to offer the commensurate policy support.The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade.

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BY DAVIS LEGREE

January 10, 2026

Various Canadian cultural organizations say they believe writing, music, and film could be among the country's most economically valuable exports especially right now while Canada is in the midst of a nasty trade war with the United States, but are expressing concerns that s...

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