While the National Trust applauds Budget 2018's investment of $23.9 million over five years to Parks Canada to integrate Indigenous views, history, and heritage into the national parks, marine conservation areas, and historic sites managed by the agency, it is concerned about the lack of progress on the long-awaited federal rehabilitation tax credit for historic places. This measure responds, in part, to a priority for federal action established by Canada's heritage sector. The budget, however, is silent on renewed funding for Parks Canada's National Cost-Sharing Program for Heritage Places. For more information, visit the National Trust website.

Canadian Arts Coalition

The Canadian Arts Coalition (CAC) is surprised by Budget 2018's oversight of artists.  This budget focuses on women, Indigenous, and marginalized members of the Canadian society, which is commendable. Yet, if the goal was to highlight precarious workers, the federal government missed the opportunity to recognize the role that 650,000 cultural workers play in the Canadian economy. [Read More]