Cultural Sector Investment Review

Authority for the review and approval of foreign investments related to cultural industries was transferred to the Minister of Canadian Heritage from the Minister of Industry in June 1999. Proposed new investments that could result in ownership and control of Canadian cultural businesses by foreign investors are the responsibility of Canadian Heritage under the Investment Canada Act and related regulations and guidelines. Such businesses include those involved in the publication, distribution or sale of books, magazines, periodicals, newspapers or music in print or machine readable form. Also covered are those involved in the production, distribution, sale or exhibition of film or video products or audio or video music recordings.

• Net Benefit Undertakings and Canadian Cultural Policy
• Application and notification forms
• Summary of decisions and notifications
• Guidelines:
  • Filing requirements for cultural and non-cultural businesses
  • Draft guidelines on notifications
  • Draft guidelines on documentation to be provided by investors seeking a Ministerial opinion on the Canadian status of an individual or an entity
  • State-owned enterprises
• Information on investment in all non-cultural sectors
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