Budget 2026: Cultural sector gets $4-billion boost in bid to defend national sovereignty

The Globe and Mail · Stephanie Levitz · 2026-11-06 00:45 UTC

Funding will support national museums, art galleries, journalism and a new national digital library, among other initiatives

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The Carney government is planning a 160th birthday bash for Canada while also seeking to shore up the country’s arts institutions in a budget that positions culture as a crucial component of defending national sovereignty.

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