The State of Cultural Infrastructure-Policy and Issues Dialogue: Regional Roundtable Background Paper-Ontario

Abstract

This paper is intended to provide an overview of the state of tangible cultural infrastructure (or “bricks and mortar”) in the province of Ontario. Using an e-mail list provided by the Centre of Expertise on Culture and Communities, survey questionnaires were sent to government officials with responsibilities for cultural infrastructure at all three levels of jurisdiction, as well as to individuals from cultural organizations and cultural facilities. Since the response rate to this survey was low, additional research was carried out to identify programs, policies, plans, strategies and reports on Ontario cultural infrastructure. Contacts were also made with key individuals in organizations to seek clarification or additional information.