Growing the Creative Economy

Published by Economic Rural Development and Tourism, Communities, Culture and Heritage, Film Nova Scotia

Friday, November 30, 2012

Percy Paris, Minister of Economic and Rural Development and Tourism has announced changes to the Film Nova Scotia Act. The changes will expand Film Nova Scotia's mandate so the agency, which will be called Film and Creative Industries Nova Scotia, will be a one-stop shop for Nova Scotia's creative businesses.

Quotes

“ Twenty-eight thousand Nova Scotians work in the arts and culture industries, generating almost $1.2 billion, and we are only scratching the surface. ” Minister of Economic and Rural Development and Tourism Percy Paris

“ As part of the province's jobsHere plan, we will work with the industry and help provide the support needed to grow the creative economy and expand opportunities for all Nova Scotians. ” Minister of Economic and Rural Development and Tourism Percy Paris

“ Nova Scotia's artists are translating their ideas, skills, and talents into innovation, jobs, exportable products and services. ” Minister of Communities, Culture and Heritage Leonard Preyra

“ While the province will continue to support artists through initiatives like the Status of the Artist legislation, this new agency will give them better access to funding that will help them grow Nova Scotia's economy. ” Minister of Communities, Culture and Heritage Leonard Preyra

“ This new agency will further advance the development of creative and cultural industries throughout the province and enable them to access investments, develop new markets, and create more jobs. ” Ron Bourgeois, Creative Nova Scotia Leadership Council chair

“ It will have a positive economic impact on the sector and the province as a whole. ” Ron Bourgeois, Creative Nova Scotia Leadership Council chair

“ The Conference Board of Canada estimates the direct value of Canada's creative economy at over $40 billion per year. ” David MacLeod, Big Motion Pictures

“ Expanding Film Nova Scotia's mandate to encompass the entire creative sector in the province is a smart move. It will allow strategic long-term planning for the sector and a prosperous future for our creative businesses. ” David MacLeod, Big Motion Pictures

Quick Facts

• Twenty-eight thousand Nova Scotians work in the arts and culture industries, generating almost $1.2 billion.
• After changes are made to the Film Nova Scotia Act, it will be called Film and Creative Industries Nova Scotia.
• Film and Creative Industries Nova Scotia's mandate will be expanded so it will be a one-stop shop for Nova Scotia's creative businesses, providing the expertise to become more productive and globally competitive.
• The new agency will give Nova Scotia's artists better access to funding that will help them grow Nova Scotia's economy.
• Film and Creative Industries Nova Scotia will be required to produce a five-year strategic plan by Sept. 30, 2013, after extensive consultations with industry partners.
• The Conference Board of Canada estimates the direct value of Canada's creative economy at over $40 billion per year.

Learn More

• Communities, Culture and Heritage
• Economic and Rural Development and Tourism
• Film Nova Scotia
• Creative Nova Scotia Leadership Council
• Big Motion Pictures

Media Contact

Jennifer Gavin

Economic and Rural Development and Tourism

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Abbi Hennigar

Film Nova Scotia

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Angela Johnson

Communities, Culture and Heritage

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Andrew Preeper

Department of Finance

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