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Taking action for culture

The Coalition for the Diversity of Cultural Expressions brings together the main Anglophone and Francophone professional organizations in the cultural sector in Canada. It defends the importance of culture in the development of societies.

Maintaining cultural exemption

It advocates for the cultural sovereignty of states and calls for the maintenance of cultural exemption in all trade agreements negotiated by Canada.

Promoting the diversity of cultural expressions online

The CDCE is committed to ensuring that the diversity of cultural expressions is present in the digital environment and that Canada’s cultural content is visible and accessible online.

Being involved worldwide

The CDCE is a member of the IFCCD, which coordinates the efforts of international civil society in the implementation of the UNESCO Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions.

NEWS

ALL IN – CDCE Programming

CDCE activity Artificial intelligence

September 27,28, 2023

September 27, 2023 10:30 – 10:50 From Art to Artificial: Culture in Dialogue with AI The rise of generative AI is shaking up the art world, sometimes relegating art and culture to the status of mere products of advanced technologies. However, it is essential to consider not only how AI…

The CDCE puts culture on the All In agenda: a call for greater collaboration

Artificial intelligence Copyright

28 September 2023

The CDCE insists on the need for a more integrated approach to address the challenges of the future and invites the Canadian government to rapidly establish an expert committee dedicated to issues linking artificial intelligence and diversity of cultural expressions.

Culture, Artificial Intelligence, and Responsible Development: Urgent Connections to Build!

Artificial intelligence Cultural policies

27 September 2023

On the occasion of the All In event in Montreal, the CDCE calls for greater synergy between artificial intelligence and culture.

RELEASES

COP 9: CDCE welcomes the creation of an expert group on the digital environment

UNESCO

23 June 2023

The CDCE takes part in the 4th Civil Society Forum

UNESCO

22 June 2023

One Step Closer to Royal Assent: CDCE Applauds House of Commons Passage of Bill C-11

Cultural policies Legislative review

31 March 2023

Bill C-11 at the finish line: CDCE urges elected officials to unite for quick passage

Legislative review

8 March 2023

BILL C-11

CDCE Praises the passage of Bill C-11!

Cultural policies Digital Legislative review

27 April 2023

The CDCE applauds the passage of Bill C-11, which has now passed all stages leading to Royal Assent.

Support from the entire cultural sector across the country

Cultural policies Digital Legislative review

8 November 2022

Read excerpts from speeches made by several Coalition members in support of Bill C-11.

Campagne c11

Why support Bill C-11?

C-11 aims to ensure that large online broadcasters contribute equitably to cultural ecosystems.