The Arts Advocate Report provides provides unique and definitive information on the politics and policies influencing the arts, heritage and cultural industries in Ontario and Canada. Designed to strengthen its subscribers'own advocacy efforts in public policy. the Report consistently provides succinct and pertinent intelligence on the politics and policies affecting Ontario's cultural sector.
Led by Micheline McKay, The Arts Advocate Report is part of Micheline McKay + Associates (MM + A) a public affairs consultancy that aims to encourage a positive policy climate for its clients in the cultural sector. Providing policy analysis, organizational development and issues management, MM+A works to strengthen the arts, heritage and cultural industries.
The Arts Advocate Report began in 1993 to respond to the increased need for the engagement of cultural organizations in public policy.
The 2009 Ontario budget proposes about $100 million annually for three years in additional tax relief and investments including about $30 million in 2009-2010 to support the entertainment and creative cluster.
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