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10 Proposals to Strengthen Canada’s Cultural Sovereignty

Together, let's support our artists and cultures in a globalized economy

The 2005 UNESCO Convention celebrates its 20th anniversary.

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

The Coalition for the Diversity of Cultural Expressions welcomes the new Cabinet and urges the government to make cultural sovereignty a central priority.

Cultural policies

14 May 2025

The CDCE welcomes the appointment of a Cabinet that brings together several seasoned leaders in key positions for advancing Canada’s cultural sovereignty.

The Coalition for the Diversity of Cultural Expressions congratulates Mark Carney on their election and urges them to make cultural sovereignty a priority of their mandate

Cultural policies

29 April 2025

The CDCE congratulates Mark Carney on being elected Prime Minister of Canada and calls on the new government to take strong action in support of Canada’s cultural sovereignty.

Cultural Sovereignty Takes Centre Stage in Federal Election Townhalls in Toronto and Montreal

Cultural policies

17 April 2025

Read our review of the two election debates on cultural issues co-organized by the CDCE.

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

Insights from the Coalition for the Diversity of Cultural Expressions following the Roundtable Organized by Heritage Canada in partnership with Mila Towards the Development of a Canadian Cultural Data Strategy for AI

Artificial intelligence

1 November 2024

Representing a broad spectrum of cultural disciplines, the CDCE presents in this document a set of recommendations reflecting a strong consensus across its membership.

France-Canada Relationship: Protecting the Diversity of Cultural Expressions in the AI Era

Artificial intelligence International

13 September 2024

With the rise of artificial intelligence, the historic friendship between France and Canada is gaining new momentum around the theme of innovation but it is vital that the enthusiasm for technological progress does not overshadow their shared commitment to protecting and promoting the diversity of cultural expressions.

Bill C-27 on Artificial Intelligence and Data: The CDCE presents requests to protect the Canadian cultural environment.

Artificial intelligence Legislative review

14 March 2024

The CDCE has officially submitted three request to the Standing Committee on Industry and Technology in connection with Bill C-27 on Artificial Intelligence and Data (IADA).

Bill C-27: CDCE appears before INDU committee

Artificial intelligence

12 February 2024

The CDCE has submitted recommendations for the study of Bill C-27 on artificial intelligence and data.

Copyright

Fall Economic Statement: The CDCE Welcomes Plans to Amend the Copyright Act for Visual Artists but Urges Action for Music and Book Sectors

17 December 2024

The Government of Canada presented its Fall Economic Statement yesterday, in which it announced its “intent to amend the Copyright Act to create an Artist’s Resale Right in Canada, ensuring Canadian visual artists benefit from future sales of their work.” The Coalition for the Diversity of Cultural Expressions (CDCE), whose fifty member organizations represent over […]

CDCE’s urgent and mid-term recommendations for the Review of the Copyright Act

18 September 2023

Read the twelve CDCE's urgent and mid-term recommendations for the Review of the Copyright Act

17 April 2024

CDCE reacts to the federal government's 2024-2025 budget plan. It denounces the federal government's prolonged inaction on copyright.

Generative AI: CDCE’s recommendations to protect and promote the diversity of cultural expressions

Artificial intelligence Copyright Cultural policies

15 January 2024

In a brief submitted on January 15, 2024, the CDCE presented its recommendations in response to a consultation on copyright law in the age of generative artificial intelligence.

Online streaming act

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.

Campagne c11

Bill C-11 on broadcasting: frequently asked questions

In response to the high level of misinformation related to Bill C-11 in the media and on social networks, the CDCE decided to answer the most frequently asked questions about the Online Broadcasting Act.

10 Proposals to Strengthen Canada’s Cultural Sovereignty

Together, let's support our artists and cultures in a globalized economy

Taking action for culture

Maintaining cultural exemption

Promoting the diversity of cultural expressions online

Being involved worldwide

NEWS

The Coalition for the Diversity of Cultural Expressions welcomes the new Cabinet and urges the government to make cultural sovereignty a central priority.

The Coalition for the Diversity of Cultural Expressions congratulates Mark Carney on their election and urges them to make cultural sovereignty a priority of their mandate

Cultural Sovereignty Takes Centre Stage in Federal Election Townhalls in Toronto and Montreal

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

Insights from the Coalition for the Diversity of Cultural Expressions following the Roundtable Organized by Heritage Canada in partnership with Mila Towards the Development of a Canadian Cultural Data Strategy for AI

France-Canada Relationship: Protecting the Diversity of Cultural Expressions in the AI Era

Bill C-27 on Artificial Intelligence and Data: The CDCE presents requests to protect the Canadian cultural environment.

Bill C-27: CDCE appears before INDU committee

Copyright

Fall Economic Statement: The CDCE Welcomes Plans to Amend the Copyright Act for Visual Artists but Urges Action for Music and Book Sectors

CDCE’s urgent and mid-term recommendations for the Review of the Copyright Act

Budget 2024-2025: Copyright holders denounce federal government’s inaction

Generative AI: CDCE’s recommendations to protect and promote the diversity of cultural expressions

Online streaming act

CDCE Praises the passage of Bill C-11!

Support from the entire cultural sector across the country

Why support Bill C-11?

Bill C-11 on broadcasting: frequently asked questions

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