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Cultural industries are defined by Statistics Canada for the purpose of the construction and refinement of the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) in 2002. The latter comprises establishments primarily engaged in creating and disseminating (except by wholesale and retail methods) information and cultural products, such as written works, musical works or recorded performances, recorded dramatic performances, software and information databases, or providing the means to disseminate them. Establishments that provide access to equipment and expertise to process information are also included. The government of Canada has developed a broad range of institutions, policies and programmes that provide support to... read more →

Since Confederation, the federal government has played an active role in cultural heritage, beginning with the creation of national heritage institutions to preserve heritage objects, records, buildings and sites of significance to Canada. As with Canada's approach to cultural policy, there is no single, comprehensive, overarching statement of federal objectives in the area of heritage. The existing heritage framework reflects the evolution of a wide array of instruments, mostly targeted to specific areas of heritage such as museums, archives, historic sites, and cultural property. By virtue of the name, heritage has a particular focus in the federal Canadian Heritage portfolio.... read more →

Policy frameworks: The Department of Canadian Heritage identified five priorities in the Report on Plans and Priorities (2008-2009), which together are designed to help build a cohesive and creative Canada. Of these, two were previously committed, one was ongoing and two are new. According to the Treasury Board Secretariat, an ongoing priority is considered to have no end date whereas formerly committed priorities outlined in previous Reports are considered to have estimated end dates. The current planned priorities include the following: Priority 1: Adapting Cultural Policy to Changing Technology and a Global Marketplace The October 2007 Speech from the Throne... read more →

Cross-border intercultural dialogue and co-operation Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE): In 2006, Canada participated in the OSCE Tolerance Implementation Meeting on Promoting Inter-Cultural, Inter-Religious and Inter-Ethnic Understanding, held June 12-13, 2006 in Almaty, Kazakhstan. The meeting focused on the role of governments and civil society in creating a context for inter-cultural, inter-religious and inter-ethnic understanding, with a view to ensuring inclusiveness and respect for diversity. During the meeting, Canada shared good practices on multiculturalism and social cohesion policies. Canadian International Model United Nations (CANIMUN): Both PCH and DFAIT support the Conference, a four-day bilingual event held in... read more →

The Department of Canadian Heritage welcomes numerous delegations from various countries every year to share and exchange on good practices and experience on a wide variety of issues and topics, including multiculturalism, aboriginal policies and programs, broadcasting policies, cultural industries policies and programs, and support for cultural activities such as theatre and the visual arts. In 2007, Canadian Heritage officials met with government representatives from countries such as China, Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia, Australia, New Zealand, Spain, United Kingdom and Brazil. Other examples include: South Africa: Canada and South Africa have engaged in various areas of cultural cooperation over recent years,... read more →

Among Canada's multiple relations with European and other international actors, are the following: Council of Europe: The Department of Canadian Heritage, on the basis of Canada's Observer status at the Council of Europe (COE), follows the activities of the COE Steering Committee for Culture (CDCULT), as well as the Council's activities related to cultural co-operation, social cohesion, intercultural dialogue, and media diversity. Participation in the deliberations of the Council of Europe enables Canada to exchange with and learn from a range of important European partners. Canadian Heritage and its portfolio will continue to engage with the Council as a means... read more →

The Department of Canadian Heritage developed the ISF to increase the promotion of Canadian culture abroad, strengthen international dialogue on best practices in the area of social inclusion and civic participation, ensure better visibility of Canadian cultural content and expertise through new technologies, strengthen relations with the USA, increase focus on G8 and emerging global powers such as China, India and Brazil, and ensure greater coherence with overall government international priorities. The ISF has resulted in more clearly defined roles for the Canada Council for the Arts, the Trade Routes Programme in the Department of Canadian Heritage, and the Department... read more →

While there are not formal inter-ministerial committees or intergovernmental networks responsible for promoting intercultural coordination in Canada, the Department of Canadian Heritage engages in inter-ministerial communications with other federal departments such as Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada (DFAIT), the Department of Justice Canada, Human Resources and Social Development Canada, Treasury Board of Canada, Public Works and Government Services Canada, Industry Canada, Transport Canada, the Department of National Defence, Health Canada, Indian and Northern Affairs Canada, Citizenship and Immigration Canada and the Department of Finance Canada on matters affecting the department. For example: Industry Canada established the Information Highway Advisory... read more →

As chapter 2.1.1 indicates, the organisational structure of the Department of Canadian Heritage includes the Deputy Minister and the Associate Deputy Minister and five Assistant Deputy Ministers responsible for five Sectors, respectively (Cultural Affairs; Citizenship and Heritage; International and Intergovernmental Affairs and Sport; Public and Regional Affairs; and Planning and Corporate Affairs. The Department of Canadian Heritage, with its headquarters located for the most part in Gatineau Quebec, delivers over sixty programmes, ten of which are delivered by the Department's five Regional Offices. In addition to delivering programmes, the Department plays an important role in developing and implementing policies and programme... read more →

Organisational Structure of the Department of Canadian Heritage 2008-09* *              Recent changes in the organisational structure (organigram) are not included