Kudos are certainly in order to Minister Elaine Taylor for the recent 40% increase to funding for the arts in the Yukon. Of course I am biased since I’m arts orientated! It should be remembered the return on that investment is significant, not only for the nurturing and support for our creative people and organizations; also the economic spin-offs are a factor which sometimes get overlooked. Case in point – the Dawson City Music Festival generates a huge economic boon on that weekend for local business. The economic impact study that was carried out in 1995 showed that the festival brought in $400,000. It must be doubled by now.
Thanks to Culture and Tourism Minister Taylor for recognizing the benefits of supporting our cultural industries.
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