Poster from NSARTS.CA noting that "for every $1 invested in the arts, Canada sees $29 in economic activity" (source: Canadian Chamber of Commerce 2025 report). Poster advertises a rally March 4 Noon at Province House
Poster noting that "In 2023, Arts, Culture & Heritage contributed $2.6 billion in GDP and supported 22,000 jobs."
It can be hard to convince people who just don't or won't see it of the intrinsic value of the arts and culture sector for all of us. Maybe it will help to explain that economically the arts aren't expendable luxuries but offer enormous returns on modest investments. #stopthecuts