Invitation to the Chappie Musical Project Workshop

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You are cordially invited to attend a one performance only workshop reading (and singing) of the new musical:
Chappie Johnson and His (almost) All Colored All Stars

with music by Joe Sealy and book by Robin Breon
Lyrics by Joe Sealy and Robin Breon 
(Based on the novel Chappie and Me by John Craig 
and inspired by the play, Ain’t Lookin’ by George Luscombe and John Craig)

Monday May 14th   8 pm
Hart House Theatre, 7 Hart House Circle, University of Toronto
Doors open at 7:30 pm
If you are a presenter, artistic producer, director, a student or just a lover of musical theatre, please join with us to learn more about this exciting new work-in-progress. Our hope is that one day this musical will reach the main stage. 
Together we can make that happen!

Provincial Budget 2012: Why Harm the Vulnerable on the Road to Reform?

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Thursday March 29, 2012 

Provincial Budget 2012: Why Harm the Vulnerable on the Road to Reform?

The 2012 Ontario Provincial Budget was released Tuesday March 27, 2012.  The Ontario Nonprofit Network (ONN) recognizes the significant fiscal pressures faced by the provincial government and finds reasons to be optimistic about some of the proposed plans for reforming policies, delivery and investments in public-benefit programs and services. We are, however, disappointed with the elements of the budget that affect that most vulnerable in communities across Ontario in a negative way.


Having made several concrete suggestions to the Commission on the Reform of Public Services, ONN takes a principled and pro-active approach to public-benefit program and service reform, which involves the following:

 

  • A careful and constructive examination of revenue generation to help the government achieve its fiscal objectives, which meets the principle of “Do No Harm” for those most in need of public-benefit services;
  • Meaningful partnerships between the third sector and the provincial government;
  • No privatization of public-benefit programs and publicly-held assets; and,
  • Modernization of the government-sector investment relationship.

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STATEMENT/DÉCLARATION : Federal Budget 2012 / Budget fédéral 2012

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STATEMENT / DÉCLARATION

Federal Budget 2012 / Budget fédéral 2012

 

Canada Council speaks on federal budget

“The Canada Council for the Arts is enormously heartened by the positive message sent by the 2012 budget and the support of the government in recognizing the Council’s leadership role,” said Canada Council Board Chair Joseph L. Rotman. “This vote of confidence in the Council is a clear signal of support for the arts as the creative heart of the nation. This government and the Minister of Canadian Heritage, the Hon. James Moore, clearly appreciate the sector’s positive contribution to the economy and identity of this country. It makes it all the more important that we continue to demonstrate the highest possible standard in our investment of public funds.”

Throughout its 55-year history, the Council and its programs continue to evolve, keeping pace with changes in both the practice of art and the demographic realities of the country. Its strong focus on demonstrable results has been repeatedly highlighted, most recently in the Special Examination by the Auditor General of Canada (2008) and Strategic Review (2010) and its most recent strategic plan, Strengthening Connections 2011-16. In 2011 the Council established a process to assess current and future program options against its highest level objective: a vital and diverse arts sector that enriches the lives of Canadians.    Continue reading →