Good morning! This is Queen Street Analytics' weekly roundup of regulatory developments, legislative discussions, political announcements and other government-related news for professionals in the performing arts, museums, theatre-operators, event-spaces, Canadian and Francophone trad media and social media publishers, and broadcasters. Every Monday, we break down the most important updates in this space in under five minutes.

Dates: 2025-06-29 to 2025-07-05

📋 In This Week's Newsletter

• 🇨🇦 Canadian Federal GR News
• 🗺️ Canadian Provincial GR News
• 📱 Public Officials' Social Media
• 📚 What We're Reading This Week

Canadian Federal GR News

Library and Archives Canada Scholar Awards Honor Cultural Contributors

On June 30, 2025, Library and Archives Canada, in collaboration with the LAC Foundation and founding sponsor Air Canada, announced the 2025 LAC Scholar Awards. Five Canadians were recognized for significant contributions to the creation and promotion of Canada’s cultural and literary heritage: Danny Ramadan, Gabrielle Boulianne-Tremblay, Margaret MacMillan, Rupi Kaur, and Tomson Highway.

Sources: Announcements: www.canada.ca

Canada to Provide $3 Million for Indigenous Participation in UN Processes

Minister of Foreign Affairs Anita Anand announced $3 million in federal funding to the United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) on June 30, 2025. The funding is directed at supporting the Indigenous Fellowship Program and the UN Voluntary Fund for Indigenous Peoples. These initiatives will offer Indigenous leaders training, mentorship, and financial resources to engage more effectively with UN human rights processes and to participate in international decision-making forums.

Sources: Announcements: www.canada.ca

Minister Guilbeault’s Canada Day Statement Emphasizes National Cultural Mosaic

On July 1, 2025, Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture, Steven Guilbeault, issued a statement marking Canada Day. The statement references Canada’s heritage, creative industries, and diversity as central to the country’s identity.

Sources: Announcements: www.canada.ca

Canadian Provincial GR News

Alberta Invests $6 Million in Indigenous-Led Tourism

The Government of Alberta announced a $6 million investment over three years to support Indigenous-led tourism through Travel Alberta’s renewed agreement with Indigenous Tourism Alberta, aiming to stimulate year-round visitor demand and strengthen economic opportunities for Indigenous communities.

Sources: Provincial Announcement: www.alberta.ca

British Columbia Proclaims Taiwanese Heritage Month

For the first time, British Columbia has officially proclaimed July as Taiwanese Heritage Month, with community events and cultural programming scheduled throughout the province to recognize contributions from Taiwanese Canadians.

Sources: Provincial Announcement: news.gov.bc.ca

Statement on Latin American Heritage Month in British Columbia

British Columbia’s Attorney General released a statement celebrating Latin American Heritage Month, noting the importance of cultural organizations and events in maintaining and sharing Latin American traditions across the province.

Sources: Provincial Announcement: news.gov.bc.ca

Ontario Minister of Tourism, Culture and Gaming Schedules Media Availability

Stan Cho, Ontario’s Minister of Tourism, Culture and Gaming, announced media availability on July 4, 2025, to deliver remarks on cultural sector developments and answer questions from the press.

Sources: Provincial Announcement: news.ontario.ca

Public Officials' Social Media

Senator Tony Dean referenced a Globe and Mail article on July 4, 2025, citing issues of misinformation and transnational repression tied to large technology platforms.

Sources: Social Media: x.com

MP Ben Carr posted on June 29, 2025, about his participation in Multicultural Day events, a Village Music Fest, and meetings with provincial counterparts to discuss strengthening industry partnerships.

Sources: Social Media: x.com

On June 30, 2025, Dan Albas acknowledged volunteers and organizers at Westside Multicultural Day, noting the importance of music and cultural exhibitions in the community.

Sources: Social Media: x.com

Dan Albas commented on June 30, 2025, regarding perceived expenses related to theater, through a brief social media post.

Sources: Social Media: x.com

What We're Reading This Week

• All together now: Let’s pitch in to help our struggling festivals: A look at the outlook and public support needed for Canadian summer festivals.
• A record of Calgary’s culture: Designer, family leading charge to preserve city’s heritage homes: Calgary residents’ efforts at historic preservation through design.
• There’s no one way to be a Canadian: Culture Minister Steven Guilbeault: Minister Guilbeault’s perspectives on national identity and cultural diversity.