Canada Council for the Arts is developing its next strategic plan, which will guide their work from 2026 to 2031.
This plan will be a vision-setting document that positions their leadership to help the arts sector meet the moment and thrive over the next five years.
Hear a video message from Michelle Chawla, Director and CEO.
Share your input on the next strategic plan
Over the coming weeks, Canada Council will offer opportunities for the public to share their input on the next strategic plan. These interactive online sessions will help them focus and prioritize efforts.
There will be two live online sessions in English, and two in French. These sessions are designed to gather input from as many people as possible. Participants will be invited to answer both open-ended and closed questions during the session using an interactive digital tool. You can choose the date and time that works best for you:
English Session 1: February 23, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (EST)
English Session 2: March 2, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (EST)
If you’re unable to attend a session, you can still share your thoughts by completing a questionnaire.