The 2025 Federal Budget has included investments in Canadian culture totalling $503 million over 4 years, starting in 2026 and 2027, in sectors including the arts, multimedia, journalism, and national celebrations. The cultural sector’s share of Canada’s 2024 GDP was $65.3 billion, accounting for nearly 670,000 jobs. Budget 2025 proposes new investments to “grow creative industries and ensure our national cultural institutions remain strong, resilient and successful.”