Arts and Culture

Impact on Toronto:

“Toronto would not be the vibrant global destination it is today without the arts — they’ve introduced our city to the world and the world to us; but most importantly, they have introduced us to each other.”
— Chris McDonald, Executive Director, Hot Docs

Why it matters:

The arts help fuel innovation and creativity, critical components in a global city.
The arts help us commemorate our past, understand our present, and imagine our future.
• The arts and culture sector contributes $9 billion annually to the Toronto Region’s GDP.
• Culture is a major tourism driver in Toronto, attracting four times as many visitors as sports attractions.

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