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Start Date: 2025-04-27
End Date: 2025-05-03

Top Headlines

Main Stories

NFB’s ‘Any Other Way: The Jackie Shane Story’ Wins Peabody Award

The feature-length documentary 'Any Other Way: The Jackie Shane Story,' produced by Banger Films and the National Film Board of Canada (NFB), has been recognized with the Peabody Award for Documentary. The film, directed by Michael Mabbott and Lucah Rosenberg-Lee, has accumulated 22 awards and 47 festival selections during its ongoing international run. The NFB is serving as distributor and sales agent; in Canada, the film is currently available for streaming on Crave. The Peabody win marks the seventh for the NFB and the second for Banger Films. Winners will be celebrated at a Los Angeles ceremony on June 1.

Sources: Announcements: www.canada.ca

NFB Launches New Documentaries, Asian Heritage Month Programming, and Mental Health Week Content

The National Film Board of Canada (NFB) has announced the release of two new documentaries in May: 'Saturday' by Jessica Hall, which explores the creative life of a woman with an intellectual disability, and 'Incandescence' by Nova Ami and Velcrow Ripper, focusing on the global impact of wildfires. May also brings Asian Heritage Month programming, including a themed channel with 30 animated films and documentaries centered on Asian Canadian stories, and Mental Health Week blog content featuring curators’ perspectives on animation and mental health. The NFB’s Alanis Obomsawin Theatre in Montreal will host the Hello Film! series with free screenings throughout the month.

Sources: Announcements: www.canada.ca

StatsCan Releases New Data on Arts Education and Academic Staff

Statistics Canada has published updated indicators through the Pan-Canadian Education Indicators Program, covering educational attainment for ages 25 to 64 and labour market outcomes. Additionally, initial results from the Full-time University and College Academic Staff System for 2024/2025 have been released. These data sets provide current information relevant to arts education and the academic workforce within Canadian postsecondary institutions.

Sources: Open Government Data Set: www.statcan.gc.ca, Open Government Data Set: www.statcan.gc.ca

CRA Issues Revocation Notices for Arts and Cultural Charities

The Canada Revenue Agency has issued notices of intention to revoke registration for several charities within the arts and culture sector, including the Ukrainian Academy of Arts and Sciences in Canada, Cowichan Valley Performing Arts Foundation, Shuswap Society for the Arts and Culture, Loose Tea Music Theatre, Estey Art Initiative Inc., and Seventh Stage Theatre Productions. The revocations are due to non-compliance with filing requirements under the Income Tax Act.

Sources: Gazette, Part I: www.gazette.gc.ca

Important Updates

Secondary Stories

New National Graduates Survey Tables Released for Arts Graduates

Statistics Canada released revised National Graduates Survey tables for the class of 2015, including updated classifications for discipline-specific analysis.

Sources: Open Government Data Set: www.statcan.gc.ca

CRTC Posts Notices and Decisions on Broadcasting Proceedings

The CRTC has published summaries of recent regulatory decisions, notices of consultation, and information bulletins on its website, including details on public proceedings for the broadcasting sector.

Sources: Gazette, Part I: www.gazette.gc.ca

Government of Canada Delegation Marks 80th Anniversary of Netherlands Liberation

A Canadian delegation, including veterans and officials, is traveling to Europe for commemorative events, with educational programming for the public accessible online.

Sources: Announcements: www.canada.ca

CBC’s National Public Broadcaster Showcases Streaming Offerings

CBC.ca continues to promote its digital platform for watching and listening to Canadian content across genres.

Sources: Canadian News Outlet: www.cbc.ca

CBC Arts Examines Cultural Institutions’ Role During National Election

A CBC feature discusses the limited visibility of cultural institutions as a factor in recent national election debates.

Sources: Canadian News Outlet: www.cbc.ca

Quebec’s Music Industry Faces Challenges Under New Language Law

Quebec's music sector is adapting to new requirements from provincial language legislation, with industry stakeholders reporting significant operational challenges.

Sources: Canadian News Outlet: www.ctvnews.ca

Bill 96 Impacts Quebec’s Musical Instrument Industry

Industry commentators report that Quebec’s Bill 96 is affecting the province’s musical instrument sector, with compliance posing obstacles for distributors and retailers.

Sources: Canadian News Outlet: www.ctvnews.ca

Provincial Announcements

Alberta Maintains Record Funding for Public Libraries in 2025 Budget

The Government of Alberta’s 2025 budget allocates $39 million to 225 public library boards, including municipal, Métis Settlements, and First Nations communities, supporting network operations, e-content, and accessible resources.

Sources: Provincial Announcement: www.alberta.ca

Quebec Partnership to Boost International Conferences and Cultural Promotion

A new agreement between Palais des congrès de Montréal, Tourisme Montréal, and UQAM will offer faculty structured support to attract international conferences and enhance Montréal’s standing in business tourism and culture.

Sources: Provincial Announcement: www.quebec.ca

Public Officials' Social Media

Senator René Cormier Speaks at Francophone Conference on Language Legislation

Senator René Cormier participated in the International Conference ‘Les francophonies dans tous leurs états,’ discussing renewal of language legislation and Acadian political influence.

Sources: Social Media: x.com

Senator Marilou McPhedran Hosts Screening Celebrating Women’s Activism in Constitutional Reform

Senator Marilou McPhedran screened the film 'Constitute!' to mark the Ottawa Women’s Canadian Club’s 115th anniversary, focusing on women’s contributions to constitutional change.

Sources: Social Media: x.com

Senator Tony Loffreda Acknowledges Benefit Concert for Arts in Healthcare

Senator Tony Loffreda recognized the Société pour les arts en milieu de santé’s recent benefit concert, noting the organization’s outreach in bringing music to senior care facilities.

Sources: Social Media: x.com

Senator Mohammad Zaibak Congratulates Nadine Ammache Atwi for Cultural Education Leadership

Senator Mohammad Zaibak highlighted Nadine Ammache Atwi’s receipt of the King Charles III Coronation Medal for her work in promoting Arabic language and culture through education.

Sources: Social Media: x.com