Consultations on Canadian Content in a Digital World
Minister Joly hosts an in-person event in Halifax with representatives from various sectors
(firmenpresse) - HALIFAX, NOVA SCOTIA -- (Marketwired) -- 10/11/16 -- Department of Canadian Heritage
The Honourable Melanie Joly, Minister of Canadian Heritage, today hosts the second of six in-person discussions taking place across the country with representatives from a variety of sectors and members of the general public.
Halifax is evolving as a leading digital media and communication technology centre in the Atlantic region. The city recently hosted Collaborative Connections: Nova Scotia Digital Industry Conference and Collide, an interactive event for digital creators. Halifax also boasts the highest number of information and communications technology graduates per capita in Canada. The in-person event in Halifax is showcasing one of the area''s talented artists, singer-songwriter Davis Myles, against the backdrop of a wide-ranging discussion on how Canadian content creators will succeed in a digital world.
Rapidly changing technological advances are affecting how Canadians produce and consume cultural content; as a result, the cultural sector is facing new challenges and opportunities. These consultations will help the Government of Canada determine the best ways to assist the cultural sector in navigating these changes and seizing opportunities to contribute to the country''s economic growth and innovation.
These in-person events will contribute to the success of the consultations by making it possible to gather valuable input from a variety of voices in the arts and culture scene. All Canadians are invited to join the conversation and take part in the discussions at any time through the and social media, using the hashtag #DigiCanCon. Canadians have the opportunity to lead in-person discussions in their communities using the available online.
Facebook Live events will take place during the consultation period, allowing interested people across the country to comment on numerous topics and issues covered by the consultations. Canadians can register now to take part in the Facebook Live events on , , and .
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"I am thrilled to be in Halifax today to continue a series of in-person discussions with Canadians, including artists, creators and cultural businesses. I know that these discussions will allow our Government to better understand the issues and expectations regarding Canadian content creation, discovery and promotion in this new environment in which we live. I would like to take this opportunity to invite all Canadians to take part in this important exercise, either through our Web portal or by having discussions on social media with the hashtag #DigiCanCon. Together, let''s be innovative and find new ways to create and promote quality Canadian content that stands out."
-The Honourable Melanie Joly, Minister of Canadian Heritage
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Datum: 11.10.2016 - 07:00 Uhr
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