Chapter 4 · Additional investments - A strong and united Canada
Supporting Canada Council for the Arts
Program spending
$20M net impact on the budgetary balance over five years, 2026-27 to 2030-31.
The cost line
| Line | 2026-27 | 2027-28 | 2028-29 | 2029-30 | 2030-31 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Supporting Canada Council for the Arts | … | 8 | 8 | 4 | – | 20 |
… no change to existing funding or no fiscal implication · – a further extension will be considered later · 0* less than $0.5 million. Positive numbers cost the budget (spending or forgone revenue); negative numbers improve it.
What the budget says
“Funding proposed for Canada Council for the Arts to support professional artists and arts organisations in the creation, production, and presentation of theatre, dance, music, and other live performances.”
Budget 2026, p. 250 (PDF p. 266)
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