Arts and Culture

Second reading of Bill S-208, Declaration on the Essential Role of Artists and Creative Expression in Canada Act

April 5, 2022

Hon. Diane Bellemare: I want to add, equally, my voice in favour of Bill S-208 because I believe the arts are necessary…

Cultural Diversity

March 31, 2022

Author: The Hon. Patricia Bovey

Category: In the Senate, Statements

Hon. Patricia Bovey: Honourable senators, “representation,” and “to be representative of” are at the core of arts programming challenges in today’s…

Question Period: Trafficking in Cultural Property

March 30, 2022

Author: The Hon. Patricia Bovey

Category: In the Senate, Question Period

Hon. Patricia Bovey: Thank you for being here today, minister. International concerns regarding illegal trafficking of cultural property are serious and…

The Late Susan Jane Scott

February 9, 2022

Author: The Hon. Patricia Bovey

Category: In the Senate, Statements

Hon. Patricia Bovey: Honourable senators, in all our communities, our not-for-profits, arts organizations and artists benefit immeasurably from the generosity of…