Dear member,

After 16 years in power, it would appear that the Liberal reign is over in BC.  The Greens and NDP have successfully negotiated terms for working together in what they are describing as a four-year, “confidence and supply” deal in which the Greens will support an NDP minority government. The three seats that the Greens hold added to the 41 of the NDP would mean a majority of the seats in the legislature. You are encouraged to read more about the arrangement by checking out the summary that Global Public Affairs* has put together. If this deal holds up, the next four years in BC have the potential to significantly impact the arts sector in the province.

Arts On the Agenda? Three important election promises that the NDP made in their platform included: Doubling the province's investment in the BC Arts Council over four years bringing the funding up to $48 million annually. Providing space for BC artists to create by investing in an arts infrastructure fund mobilizing substantial federal infrastructure dollars that BC is currently missing out on. Increasing investments in Creative BC to support BC musicians, publishers,  authors, artists, digital media, indigenous storytellers,  and the film and TV industries.

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