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New Brunswick

The direct contribution of culture industries to GDP was $628 million in New Brunswick in 2010, which represents 2.3% of provincial GDP. The value added of culture [...]

Ontario

The direct contribution of culture industries to GDP was $23.8 billion in Ontario in 2010, which represents 4.0% of provincial GDP. The value added of culture industries [...]

British Columbia

The direct contribution of culture industries to GDP was $6.1 billion in British Columbia in 2010, or 3.2% of provincial GDP. The value added of culture [...]

The Culture Satellite Account (CSA) examines the direct economic and employment impact of the arts, culture, and heritage in Canada, the provinces, and the territories. The CSA’s [...]

Reviewing 400 research reports related to the neurochemistry of music, this article indicates that there is “promising, yet preliminary” evidence that music has positive effects on [...]

Fifteen reports on “how engagement in the arts – as an audience member and/or practitioner – affects our physical and psychological health over time” are examined in [...]

This presentation muses as to whether the arts could be a part of a “prescription for health”, in addition to a healthy diet, physical activity, proper health care, and good [...]

This brief report highlights the fact that cultural practices are important for “the wellness, health, and healing of Aboriginal peoples and communities”. The report notes that [...]

Executive Summary

This report has a two-pronged goal: 1) to examine the post-secondary educational qualifications of artists in Canada; and 2) to provide information about the [...]

Based on a “nationally representative” online survey of just over 2,000 United Kingdom residents 16 or older, this report attempts to provide “detailed insights into the [...]