NEWS

4th Midi de la culture ”Reflections on the UNESCO World Conference on Cultural Policies and Sustainable Development – Mondiacult 2025”

October 16, 2025, 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
If you missed the event, you can now watch the replay (only available in French): Watch the conference The Coalition for the Diversity of Cultural Expressions and the UNESCO Chair on the Diversity of Cultural Expressions, in OBVIA, is organizing the fourth Midi de la Culture as part of the 20th anniversary celebrations of the […]

Canada’s cultural sector mobilized in Ottawa: the CDCE sets out its priorities

6 October 2025
The CDCE is releasing its strategic document Committing to Canadian Cultural Sovereignty and is on the ground in Ottawa to advance these priorities with decision-makers this week.

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

Appearance on the Impacts of Technological Advances in Artificial Intelligence on the Creative Industries

7 October 2025
Appearance on the Effects of Technological Advances in Artificial Intelligence on the Creative Industries before the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage of the House of Commons. View the speech Watch the appearance

Comments from the CDCE as part of Sprint national – next chapter of Canada’s artificial intelligence leadership

3 November 2025
Explore the CDCE's comments as part of Sprint national - next chapter of Canada's artificial intelligence leadership

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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!

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

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.