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Statistics Canada releases first Culture Satellite Account
Sept. 10, 2014

Today Statistics Canada released its first Culture Satellite Account, which provides the economic importance of culture in Canada. Highlights from the report includes: Culture output totaled over $93 billion, or 3 per cent of the total economy; Culture industries accounted for over 700,000 jobs, a 4 per cent share; and the arts, culture and heritage industries in Canada was larger than the accommodation and food services industry. Visit Statistics Canada for more information.