As the Government has rightly noted, this is a time for vigour, vision, national pride, resourcefulness, and strategically catalyzing private sector investment. Business / Arts is uniquely positioned to further these goals within the cultural sector, and we welcome the…

As the arts shape Canada’s discourse on identity and sovereignty, we had the pleasure of hosting the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture and Minister responsible for Official Languages. In this Speaker Series webinar, we explored how…

In our ongoing efforts to champion a strong and well-funded arts and culture sector, Business / Arts has submitted a letter to Premier Ford and Minister Cho. Endorsed by more than 40 board chairs and cultural leaders across Ontario, the…

  At a time when Canadians are struggling under immense pressures, it is critical for our cultural sector to remain accessible, vibrant, and resilient. Now, more than ever, Canada needs to invest in policies that will stimulate a more sustainable…

What if we treated cultural funding like venture capital? Robert J. Foster C.M., Chair of Business / Arts, makes a compelling case for viewing the Canada Council for the Arts as an investor in Canada’s future—supporting creative potential, generating jobs,…



OTTAWA, ON, April 10, 2025 – Last week in Ottawa, 175 arts leaders from across the country came together for the 2025 Canadian Arts Summit, held at the National Arts Centre from April 3–5. Hosted by Business / Arts in…

In Budget 2023, the government of Canada proposed changes to the Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) formula that will disincentivize donations to charitable organizations. Business / Arts and a number of Canadian cultural charities are endorsing Donald K. Johnson’s open letter…