Shaw Festival Advocates for Performing Arts Tax Credit and Cultural Initiatives in Canada
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The Shaw Festival is lobbying the Canadian federal government for a performing arts tax credit, an Embedded Artists program, and support for arts programming in local education. The festival aims to enhance opportunities for cultural tourism and develop training spaces in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario. Additional lobbying activities include discussions on community housing and procurement opportunities in defense innovation and AI technologies.

Feb 14, 2026, 10:19 AM