Revitalize the Approach to Supporting Culture

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Way Forward Commitment:

Newfoundland and Labrador’s cultural sector is a significant part of our province’s economy, both in terms of output and employment. Arts and heritage are helping to build vibrant communities and regions throughout the province and contribute significantly to the province’s tourism product. The existing cultural plan is now ten years old. Our Government will engage arts, heritage and tourism stakeholders to launch a renewed plan for culture, including: examining accomplishments and gaps, cultural policy and programs, export development to enhance access to markets and develop a better understanding of the impact of the digital transformation on culture to address challenges and take advantage of new opportunities. Consultations will commence by March 31, 2018. By January 31, 2019, our Government will release a new Cultural Plan to support arts and heritage in the province.

What We’ve Accomplished:

  • The Cultural Action Plan was released on April 17, 2019. It reflects the importance of culture to the provincial economy.
  • Developed with input from stakeholders throughout the province, the action plan is a guide for cultural collaboration over the next five years.
  • Actions outlined in the plan will be implemented using a phased approach. Seven actions will commence immediately with an aim to be completed by March 2020. The remaining actions will be completed by March 2024.
  • Through this plan, the Provincial Government will continue its core support for the protection, development, promotion, and celebration of Newfoundland and Labrador’s vibrant culture.

News Releases:

Engaging Stakeholders on Development of a New Cultural Action Plan

Provincial Government Releases Cultural Action Plan