Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada (DFAIT) provides support to the cultural sector through its network of Cultural Representatives abroad and a business development program that provides advice to Canadian exporters interested in entering foreign markets, as well as financial support and contributions to Canadian national sectoral associations for the generic promotion of their industry's products or services.
Please note that the Cultural Sector Grant program (also known as Promart) concluded as of March 31, 2009.
The Canadian Embassy in Japan recently hosted the charity piano concert “Unheard Notes” to raise awareness of the musical talent of people with disabilities.
Through a number of cultural events, top Canadian and Japanese artists are raising public awareness of the ongoing collaboration between the two countries, particularly through music.For more information, visit Global Opportunities for Associations (formerly known as PEMD-A).