Cultural institutions serve vital roles for the vibrancy and economy of local communities. Proper funding and innovative thinking is needed to engage residents and tourists.
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On Sunday, Dec. 2nd, mingle with Olivia Chow and friends and take a look at the budding artistic talent in the riding at the annual holiday party and art show.
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In Toronto and beyond, creative talent abounds, but artistic ambitions are often stalled by a lack of funding. The NDP funding guide for arts and culture shines a light on a myriad of available federal funding opportunities.
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Get the latest on the F-35 fiasco, cuts to the CBC, how the Conservative budget is undermining air safety and environmental protection and more via Olivia Chow’s monthly newsletter.
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Cutting the CBC’s Funding Threatens Our Cultural and Linguistic Diversity April 4, 2012 TORONTO – With 650 jobs being cut at the CBC, Canadians are concerned about a decline in coverage and quality journalism. The pillar of cultural life in Canada took a 10% budget cut from the Harper government, despite last year’s pledges to [...]
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NDP Shares Canadians’ Concerns About Conservative Government Copyright Legislation Bill C-11 February 2, 2012 OTTAWA – Since 2004, New Democrats have pushed to have Canada’s copyright legislation brought into the digital age. A new copyright law is needed. The NDP believes that copyright in a digital environment must be based on two fundamental principles – access [...]
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MP Olivia Chow Highlights the Need to Improve Conservative Bill C-11 November 22, 2011 OTTAWA – Olivia Chow, NDP Member of Parliament for Trinity-Spadina, is criticizing the Conservative government’s bill to reform Canada’s copyright legislation. Bill C-11 is severely flawed in key areas; partially overshooting and partially under-delivering, e.g. in its lacking support for artists. [...]
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A public forum on how to build a vibrant online Canadian arts presence while ensuring fairness for both artists and users HOSTED BY Olivia Chow, MP (Trinity-Spadina)
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November 20, 2008 OTTAWA – Ms. Olivia Chow (Trinity—Spadina, NDP): Mr. Speaker, our art shapes our identity as a nation and is part of the soul of a people. It inspires, heals and helps to review what brings us together and reflects on what divides us.
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The Toronto Reel Asian International Film Festival is a unique showcase of contemporary Asian cinema and work from the Asian diaspora. The festival takes place from November 12-16, 2008. For more information: please click here.
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