Daphne So - Green Party

Thank you for taking the time to write and inquire about Green Party policies concerning arts and culture. The Green Party believes that arts and culture help define our identities and communities. The Green Party also recognizes that today over 600,000 Canadians are employed in the cultural sector, and wishes to promote their success by investing in our future musicians, dancers, painters, writers, and other artists. We believe this is necessary because artists are often placed in a precarious financial situation, and they will benefit from innovative financial tools and increased funding.

The Green Party will therefore work towards increasing community arts programs and facilities across Canada by establishing stable base-funding at a set percentage of the federal budget. Additionally, we will establish stable base-funding for young artists, expand support for regional arts festivals that bring new Canadian art to a wider audience and share Canadian history by supporting more educational programming.

Regards,

Daphne So
Green Party of Canada, Don Valley West