Priority issues for the cultural sector

Committing to Canada 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 responds to Mark Carney’s decision to walk away from Canada-U.S. trade negotiations

International Trade Ottawa

24 August 2026

On August 22, the Government of Canada drew a line in the sand by walking away from Canada-U.S. trade negotiations. As Prime Minister Mark Carney emphasized in his remarks: “We were not prepared to compromise on the protection of the French language and our culture.” The Coalition for the Diversity of Cultural Expressions (CDCE) welcomes […]

CDCE Responds to the Government’s Intention to Eliminate the Base Contribution Requirement for Foreign Online Streaming Services

Broadcasting Ottawa

29 July 2026

Read the CDCE declaration by Hélène Messier, Francophone co-chair of the CDCE.

For a Sovereign AI in Canada: Culture at its Core

Artificial intelligence Legislative review

14 July 2026

The CDCE is publishing an analysis of the Strategy that highlights a number of its key directions and puts forward concrete recommendations to strengthen its relevance for the cultural sector.

Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA)

Canada–United States Trade Relations: The CDCE and Its Quebec Members Bring Cultural Issues Forward to Quebec’s Special Envoy, Louise Blais

International Trade

8 May 2026

The Coalition for the Diversity of Cultural Expressions reacts to the creation of a new Advisory Committee on Canada–United States economic relations

Cultural policies

21 April 2026

Safeguarding our cultural sovereignty in the context of Canada–U.S. trade relations

Artificial intelligence Copyright

20 April 2026

Appearance on Canada and the Forthcoming CUSMA Review before the standing committee on International Trade

International Trade Legislative review

19 November 2025

20 Years of Mobilization for the Diversity of Cultural Expressions: CDCE Encouraged by the Decisions Adopted at the 10th Session of the Conference of Parties to the 2005 UNESCO Convention

UNESCO

23 June 2025

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