Culture Outaouais Concerned About Uncertainty from Freeze on New Grants, Calls for Stability and Dialogue
Culture Outaouais Concerned About Uncertainty from Freeze on New Grants, Calls for Stability and Dialogue
Culture Outaouais Voices Concern Over Temporary Freeze on New “Support” Grants
Culture Outaouais has expressed serious concern following the Treasury Board’s decision to impose a temporary freeze on new financial aid in the “support” category. While the measure is described as temporary, the uncertainty it creates within the cultural sector raises significant worries about the stability of organizations and projects in the region.
On October 21, France-Élaine Duranceau, Chair of the Treasury Board, announced the suspension of all new funding commitments while government budget priorities are reassessed. This directive, part of a plan to return to budgetary balance by 2030, directly affects programs essential to the operation of cultural organizations and the execution of artistic projects across Quebec. Julie Martineau, Director of Culture Outaouais, shared her concerns regarding the impact of this decision.