Here is the Coalition’s Pre-budget Recommendation for 2025, developed in consultation with the Coalition membership. We will be working over the Fall months to share these recommendations in Ottawa and in the Ridings with government officials.

Recommendation:

1. That the Government of Canada permanently allocate at least 1% of its overall spending towards arts, culture, and heritage. To achieve this for the 2025-26 fiscal year, the Government should increase its allocations by $270 million, via:

a. An increase of $140 million to the Canada Council for the Arts; and

b. An increase of $130 million to the Department of Canadian Heritage.

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