The Canada Council will consult widely over the next two months, as it develops its strategic plan for 2008-2011, and has invited interested individuals and organizations to provide their input through its web site. “Our objective is not to abandon well-respected programs that have gained the Council a reputation for effectiveness and responsiveness,” said Canada Council director Robert Sirman. “Rather, we seek to identify where our energies and resources would best be focused in the immediate future.” “In the longer term, we want to make this already strong organization even stronger,” he said. “We want to put the arts in the centre of the lives of Canadians, improve the Council’s ability to support the continuing evolution of the arts, and deepen the relevance of the arts and the Council to Canadians.” “New technologies, a more diverse population and continuous growth in the number of artists and arts organizations across Canada are just some of the developments that are having an impact on the Council’s programs and priorities.” “We want the arts community and the public to let us know what the Council could be doing better to improve its support of the arts for the benefit of all Canadians.” For more information, CLICK HERE To go to the strategic plan consultation pages, CLICK HERE