Canadian Heritage

Canadian Heritage (Patrimoine canadien) is the federal government department of Canada responsible for national policies and programs that promote Canadian content, foster cultural participation, and support arts and culture across the country. The department funds and administers programs related to arts, culture, heritage, and official languages, working to strengthen Canadian identity and support creative communities. Canadian Heritage collaborates with arts organizations, Indigenous communities, and other partners to commission public art, support cultural events, and promote diversity and inclusion through the arts. The department oversees initiatives such as public monuments, design competitions, and cultural funding programs that benefit Canadian artists and the broader public.