The Politics of the Exasperated: Arts and Culture in Canada

Abstract

The author discusses her sentiments on the debate on arts funding. This debate has been prominent in the power plays of federal politics as both the Conservatives and the New Democrat are moved to seek support by taking positions on whether or not government has a place in the arts. It shows how much policy change in understanding of art in relation to private and public good. The author also situates the issue of cuts to the arts on a history of public investment in cultural sector.