Overview of Music in Canada

Although Canada has yet to develop a comprehensive cultural policy, various milestone reports, speeches, or, in some cases, legislation have shaped and constrained cultural activity. Relevant in this regard are several Royal Commission reports (Massey and Levesque 1951; Applebaum and Hebert 1982) advocating on broadcasting and cultural policy, various national institutions such as the Canada Council for the Arts and the Canadian Music Center, the Canadian Broadcasting Commission, and industry...