As is our custom, Orchestras Canada recently submitted recommendations to the Federal Standing Committee on Finance as part of that group’s pre-budget consultation process. In our brief, we make the case fo: An additional, permanent investment of $270 million per year in the arts, culture, and heritage sectors, via $140 million to the Canada Council […]
On behalf of Ontario’s orchestras, Orchestras Canada submitted a brief to the Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs’ 2024 pre-budget consultations. We recommended that the province of Ontario: Invest an additional $5 million dollars per year in the arts through the Ontario Arts Council starting in 2024-25. Invest $25 million over 5 years to relaunch the […]
As is our custom, Orchestras Canada recently submitted recommendations to the Federal Standing Committee on Finance as part of that group’s pre-budget consultation process. In our brief, we thank the government of Canada for their support of our sector at the height of the pandemic, summarize the situation, contributions and continuing needs of Canadian orchestras […]
On behalf of Ontario’s orchestras, Orchestras Canada submitted a brief to the Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs’ 2023 pre-budget consultations. We recommended that the province of Ontario: 1- Help us bring our audiences back. A short-term program, inspired by a tested and successful model from Quebec (part of the Conseil des Arts et des Lettres […]
Orchestras Canada recently submitted recommendations to the Federal Department of Finance as part of that group’s pre-budget consultation process. In our brief, we thank the government of Canada for their leadership and enhanced support during the COVID-19 pandemic; summarize the situation, contributions and needs of Canadian orchestras during this time of pandemic recovery; and make […]
As is our custom, Orchestras Canada recently submitted recommendations to the Federal Standing Committee on Finance as part of that group’s pre-budget consultation process. In our brief, we thank the government of Canada for their rapid response to our sector at the height of the pandemic; summarize the situation, contributions and needs of Canadian orchestras […]
Many of us disconnect when the word “innovation” is uttered: we’ve pivoted repeatedly throughout the pandemic, and we’re tired! At the same time, we all know that genuine innovation – informed by experience, insight, and analysis – is key to our sector’s recovery. Kelly Hill of Hill Strategies Research presented a webinar on Wednesday, September […]
In August 2021, the Government of Canada announced a consultation on reducing credit card transaction fees, with particular implications for smaller businesses and enterprises. To find out more about the consultation, please visit this webpage. With input from member orchestras, Orchestras Canada submitted a brief to the consultation on September 10. READ THE BRIEF HERE
Following on the announcement of the Roadmap to Reopen framework announced by Premier Doug Ford on Thursday, OC worked with a group of colleague organizations across the performing arts to frame some specific recommendations to the province on next steps. Those recommendations have now been shared with Premier Ford and colleagues in key cabinet positions. […]
Click here for a PDF version of this submission Click here to download a letter template to your MP Executive Summary Orchestras Canada is grateful for the opportunity to contribute the perspectives of our 130 member orchestras to the Government of Canada 2021 pre-budget consultations. The pandemic has profoundly affected all Canadians. Our orchestras are […]