The Importance of Canada’s Creative Power

Canada is bursting with talent and making waves on the world stage. What does the future hold for the national cultural institutions that support the country’s creativity? What is their vision for increasing public access, supporting creators, adapting for the future, and facing challenges? Why does Canadian culture matter when there are so many needs competing for our attention and investment?

Join us in Ottawa, or online, at The Walrus Talks Canada’s Creative Power for a unique opportunity to hear directly from the leaders of six of Canada’s national cultural institutions as they tackle these pressing questions and share the extraordinary stories of cultivating Canada’s creative power.

Featuring:

Valerie Creighton, President and CEO, Canada Media Fund

Christopher Deacon, President and CEO, National Arts Centre

Suzanne Guèvremont, Government Film Commissioner and Chairperson, National Film Board of Canada

Julie Roy, Executive Director and CEO, Telefilm Canada

Catherine Tait, President and CEO, CBC/Radio-Canada

Leslie Weir, Librarian and Archivist of Canada, Library and Archives Canada

Hosted by Nana aba Duncan, Carty Chair in Journalism, Diversity and Inclusion; Associate Professor, Carleton University’s School of Journalism