Canada’s live orgs applaud government’s $67m pledge
CIMA's CEO says the variety of funding and tax incentives is "a clear indication that the government has listened to the music sector"
News By Hanna Ellington | 10 November 2026
Canada’s live industry has welcomed the government’s CA$67 million (€42.3m) pledge to support the Canada Music Fund as part of a more than $600m (€378m) package in support of the country’s creative economy and cultural sovereignty.
The Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture, Marc Miller, confirmed the funding boost for the initiative yesterday (9 November), which is designed to help domestic artists and industry professionals promote their music and expand their audience both at home and abroad.
He…
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