Chapter 4 · 4.1 Bringing Canadians together by celebrating our stories and places
Canada Creative Credit
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What the budget says
“Budget 2026 announces the government's intention to consult with Canadians and the cultural sector on a new Canada Creative Credit, a new form of tax relief that could support artists as they foster creativity, artistic production, and cultural entrepreneurship in Canada.”
Budget 2026, p. 228 (PDF p. 244)
Amounts named in the text
Stated amounts can cover different periods, cash or accrual bases, previously announced money and loans. They are not additive with the cost line above.
- $280 million
Also in this section
- Celebrating Canada's 160th anniversary$225MProgram spending
- Revitalising recreational facilities and ice rinks$680MProgram spendingTradesPublic work
- Renewing the Canada Strong Pass, making national museums permanently free for children and youth, and supporting national museums and heritage institutions$511MProgram spendingHouseholds
- Supporting Canadian stories, journalism, and media$1.09BProgram spending
- Extending the Canadian Journalism Labour Tax Credit$501MTax measure
- Promoting Francophone culture$387MProgram spending
- Preserving the legacy of those who have served Canada$27MProgram spending
- Supporting Canada's national parks and historic sites$278MProgram spendingInfrastructure & transportPublic work