The Ontario Arts Council published the Regional Economic Model, developed by the research firm Nordicity. The new model for measuring culture sector impact will enable individual municipalities and regions in Ontario to access data on the economic output of their culture sector – empowering policy-makers and decision-makers with robust, actionable data that will be updated on an annual basis. The Ontario Arts Council marked the launch of this new model with Arts Across Ontario – a wide-ranging report that illustrates the arts and culture sector’s impact on Ontario’s identity, economy and social fabric. The report demonstrates how the arts and culture sector in each area leverages its distinct regional characteristics through both quantitative data and local arts sector profiles, including vivid photos and community testimonials.
Key findings from the report:
- Ontario accounted for 45% of Canada’s total cultural sector GDP.
- Total Ontario Culture GDP: $26 billion.
- Total Culture Jobs in Ontario: 270,000.
For further information about the Regional Economic Model or the Arts Across Ontario Report, click here.
