Webinars and information sessions

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Upcoming webinars and information sessions

Updates to Canada Council Programs and Portal

These webinars are your chance to learn more about the upcoming changes to Canada Council programs and the updated portal launching later this year, and ask your questions. Presented by Lise Ann Johnson, Director General, Arts Granting Programs and a group of Canada Council program directors and program managers.

Date	Time (Eastern)	Language	Registration Link
Thursday, March 6, 2025	2:00 PM – 3:00 PM	French and LSQ	RSVP (Content in French only)
Friday March 7, 2025	2:00 PM – 3:00 PM	English and ASL	RSVP
Wednesday March 12, 2025	2:00 PM – 3:00 PM	English and ASL	RSVP
Thursday March 13, 2025	2:00 PM – 3:00 PM	French and LSQ	RSVP (Content in French only)

A recording of the English and French webinar presentation will be available on this page and the Canada Council YouTube channel.

Creating, Knowing and Sharing Program: Speed Consulting

Are you a First Nations, Inuit or Métis applicant? These sessions are your chance to learn more about the Short Term Projects and Long Term Projects components of the Creating, Knowing and Sharing: The Arts and Cultures of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples program, get details on which kinds of activities and expenses are eligible and meet Program Officers. 

The next application deadline for the Short-term projects component will be March 26, 2025 and the next one for the Long-term projects component will be April 9, 2025. Register for a Speed Consulting session now by clicking on the RSVP link below.

Topic	Date	Time (Eastern)	Language	Registration Link
Short-term projects component	Tuesday March 11, 2025	5:00 PM – 6:00 PM	Bilingual (English and French)	RSVP
Long-term projects component	Thursday March 13, 2025	5:00 PM – 6:00 PM	Bilingual (English and French)	RSVP

More resources

Are you new to the Canada Council for the Arts? Interested in applying for a grant?: Check out this video to learn more. For extra resources, go to the portal Resources library.

Looking for help preparing your grant application?: The Guide to Getting a Grant describes the application process and includes application tips.

Need help creating your applicant profile?: Go to the portal login page and select Resources from the top menu to find user guides for creating a portal account, applicant record and application profile.

Not sure which applicant profile is right for you?: Go to Check your eligibility to learn about applicant profiles and the eligibility requirements for each type of profile.

Looking for help creating your arts and cultural CV?: There are tools, including a downloadable template, to help you create an arts and cultural CV.

Want to nominate yourself to be a peer assessor?: Go to the portal login page and select Resources from the top menu to find a user guide that shows you how to self-nominate to be a peer assessor.