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The Canada Council for the Arts’ 2024 Annual Public Meeting

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The Annual Public Meeting took place on March 27, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. EDT.

Jesse Wente, Chair of the Board, and Michelle Chawla, Director and CEO of the Council, shared insights on Canada’s arts scene, highlights of upcoming initiatives and updates on the Council’s 2021–2026 strategic plan. A question-and-answer period followed, moderated by Yves-Gérard Méhou-Loko, Secretary General of the Canadian Commission for UNESCO.

Thank you to all participants.

Follow and find APM posts on social media using #CanadaCouncil24.

Read the speeches by Jesse Wente and Michelle Chawla.

Videos from the event will be posted in the coming weeks.

What is an Annual Public Meeting and why hold one?

As a Crown corporation, the Canada Council for the Arts is legally required to hold an Annual Public Meeting. More than that, it is a great opportunity to share annual updates with the arts community and the wider public in Canada.

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Supporting the Arts Community

Michelle Chawla reflects on the Explore and Create program competition and the Refocusing Government Spending initiative in a letter to the community.

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A letter to the community from the Director and CEO

Canada Council for the Arts Director and CEO Michelle Chawla reflects on the first six months of her term.

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Art, now more than ever: Strategic Plan 2021-26

See the impact of our grants, prizes and payments in 1,969 communities across Canada.

Our 2021-26 Strategic Plan Actions

Read about the first set of actions we’re putting in place to realize our 2021-26 strategic plan.