The Alberta government reaffirmed its commitment to the arts in the latest budget by announcing increased funding for the Alberta Foundation for the Arts. Arts and Culture Minister Tanya Fir announced a $103 million investment over seven years for the renovation of Arts Commons and Olympic Plaza, supplementing $420 million in municipal funds already committed to the project’s first phase. This move, alongside private fundraising efforts, represents one of the largest arts investments by the Alberta government, aiming to support the arts sector for all Albertans. The project is expected to create nearly 3,500 full-time construction jobs and significantly boost Calgary’s cultural infrastructure and economy, marking a significant transformation for the city’s arts sector by 2030.

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