Deliver the Creative Export Strategy.

What success looks like

Expanded reach of international markets, growth in exports, and increased international recognition for Canada’s creative sector.

Government's narrative on progress

The Creative Export Strategy was launched on June 26, 2018, with an investment of $125 million over five years to assist Canadian creative entrepreneurs to expand into foreign markets and seize new trade opportunities. The Strategy is being implemented across three pillars of activities: 1. Increased funding available through existing Canadian Heritage programs; 2. The offering of direct service to Canadian companies ready to do business abroad through the Trade Commissioner Service of Canada; and 3. The delivery of funding through the new Creative Export Canada program; the coordination of trade missions, international events and partnerships needed to make business deals; and ensuring a strong presence for Canada as Guest of Honour Country at the Frankfurt Book Fair in 2020.

Note: this is the government's own description, not an independent assessment.