As part of the 2025 federal election, the Coalition for the Diversity of Cultural Expressions (CDCE), Réseau Culture 360°, Culture Montréal, and the Carmelle and Rémi-Marcoux Arts Management Chair at HEC Montréal invite you to a 90-minute debate in French featuring representatives from Canada’s main political parties. The event will take place on Monday, April 14, 2025, at 3:30 p.m., at HEC Montréal. It will also be broadcast live on CPAC. Moderated by journalist and host Johane Despins, this timely and insightful conversation will offer candidates the opportunity to present their commitments to the future of the cultural sector.
Confirmed candidates:
- Martin Champoux – Bloc Québécois
- Marwan El-Attar – New Democratic Party
- Steven Guilbeault – Liberal Party of Canada
*Note that a similar event is being organized in English in Toronto. Find out more here.
EVENT DETAILS
Date & Time: Monday, April 14, 2025 – 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Doors open at 3:00 p.m.
Location: HEC Montréal (Downtown Campus)
Hélène-Desmarais Building – Rachelle and Alain-Paris Amphitheatre, 3rd floor
501 De la Gauchetière Street West, Montréal, QC H2Z 1Z5
Moderator: Johane Despins
Live broadcast: CPAC
PROGRAM
As Canada faces a pivotal moment politically, economically, and technologically, the 2025 federal election will play a crucial role in shaping the future of the country’s cultural sector. Decisions made by the next government will have a lasting impact on the diversity, vitality, and sustainability of Canada’s cultural ecosystem.
What concrete measures are the political parties proposing to ensure a strong future for culture in Canada?
The discussion, framed around the theme of cultural sovereignty, will focus on four key areas:
• Public funding and the socio-economic conditions of artists
• The Broadcasting Act and the future of CBC/Radio-Canada
• Copyright
• The impact of artificial intelligence on culture
A 15-minute Q&A session will be held at the end of the event. Members of the public are invited to send their questions for the candidates in advance to coalition@cdec-cdce.org. A selection will be made based on the time available.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
This event is free and open to all with registration. You can attend in person or online. A recording will be made available following the event.
Montreal – Debate on Culture (In French): 2025 Federal Elections
Hélène-Desmarais Building – Rachelle and Alain-Paris Amphitheatre, 3rd floor