ADVOCACY ALERTS 2004

We monitor issues as funding, copyright, firearms control, innovative tax incentives and cultural property, amongst others— and speak out on the interests of all museums in Canada

Here are the most recent issues on which the CMA has raised its voice:

Date	News
December 15, 2004	Tomorrow Starts Today program renewed
December 8, 2004	Minister Committed to New Museum Policy, New Funding
December 2, 2004	Support needed for new museum policy—Take Action Now!
November 29, 2004	Minister Clarifies Remarks: Strongly Supports Museums
November 24, 2004	CMA makes strong funding recommendations to House of Commons
November 18, 2004	Museum community shocked by Ministers statement
October 26, 2004	Is everything really UP in museums?
October 7, 2004	Throne Speech: A Cautious Prime Minister
July 20, 2004	CMA Welcomes New Heritage Minister
July 15, 2004	CMA Improves its Insurance Programs
June 29, 2004	Liberal-NDP alliance may spell relief for museums
June 17, 2004	Culture, Museums and the Election
May 31, 2004	Proposed Changes to CARFAC Exhibition Fees
May 25, 2004	Election 2004: The Canada We Want
March 23, 2004	Martins first budget: purely prudence
March 11, 2004	CMAs "First Date" with New Heritage Minister a Success
February 12, 2004	Ottawas "Shock and Awe" City Budget Exterminates Museums
February 12, 2004	Auditor Generals Report: Watchdogs warning about at-risk heritage just the tip of the iceberg
February 4, 2004	Throne Speech: culture part of pre-election grab-bag
January 12, 2004	Tax Rules Affecting Donations: Update