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Need to Know Museums in the News | OMA Initiatives Out-of-Province News | Upcoming OMA Dates Need to Know Ontario invests $4.4 million to promote tourism "The Ontario government is investing nearly $4.4 million through the Tourism Economic Development and Recovery Fund and Reconnect Festival and Event Program to support the long-term sustainability of the province's vital tourism industry. This...

Need to Know Provincial News | OMA Initiatives Out-of-Province News | Upcoming OMA Dates Need to Know Minister MacLeod's Message at #OMAConf2020 On Thursday, November 5, the Honourable Lisa MacLeod, Ontario's Minister of Heritage, Sport, Tourism, and Culture Industries, addressed delegates at the first virtual Ontario Museum Association Annual Conference 2020. Minister MacLeod stated: "I’ve...

Need to Know Provincial News | OMA Initiatives Out-of-Province News | Upcoming OMA Dates Need to Know OMA Recommendations to Ontario's Fall Budget 2020 Three recommendations to address the impact of the pandemic on Ontario’s museums On September 25, OMA ED Marie Lalonde joined other stakeholders in presenting at a Fall 2020 Budget Consultation to Minister of Finance Rod Phillips, Minister MacLeod...

Thursday, October 8th Update In this eNews: Minister MacLeod Announces $9million for Festivals and Events David Adames: #OMAConf2020 Keynote Highlight Bursaries for OMA Conference Registration - Deadline tomorrow! $9 Million for "Reconnect Festival & Event Program" Ontario Supporting Local Festivals and Events Government investment will help promote creative and safe programs during COVID-19...

Friday, October 2nd Update In this eNews: Required COVID-19 Screening of Employees New Federal Programs Replacing CERB MAP Deadlines for 2020 Fraud Alert for Heritage Organizations Early Bird Rate closes October 5th! Requirement to Screen Employees for COVID-19 As of September 25, the Ontario government has amended order O. Reg 364/20: Rules for Areas in Stage 3 under the Reopening Ontario (A...

Need to Know Provincial News | OMA Initiatives Out-of-Province News | Upcoming OMA Dates Need to Know OMA 2nd COVID-19 Impact Survey Key Findings Coming Soon The OMA's 2nd COVID-19 Impact Survey collected data from 150 respondents between August 13 and September 4, 2020. We thank all for contributing to the Survey and for sharing their experiences. Here are a few preliminary findings: Respondents...

Tuesday, September 1 Update In this eNews: Museums Assistance Program (MAP) - APPLY NOW OMA COVID-19 Survey - DEADLINE FRIDAY Minister Guilbeault in Arts Sector Townhall - September 1 Museums Assistance Program (MAP) Deadline Approaching! APPLY BY SEPTEMBER 11, 2020 From recent communications with MAP, the OMA wants members to be aware: Museums DO NOT have to be open currently No project is...

Need to Know Provincial News | OMA Initiatives Out-of-Province News | Upcoming OMA Dates Need to Know COVID-19 and Ontario Museums: 2nd Survey Ontario Museum Association 2nd Survey on the Impacts of COVID-19 for Ontario Museums We know that COVID-19 has created a challenging and unprecedented environment for Ontario's museum operations. Since the pandemic began, the OMA has been working to...

Need to Know | Provincial News | OMA Initiatives Colleague Update | Out-of-Province News Need to Know OMA Presents on Culture and Heritage to the Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs On June 26, Paul Robertson, OMA President and Marie Lalonde, OMA Executive Director, presented to the Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs. They highlighted that Ontario's museums can play...

Need to Know - Ontario.live LAUNCHED! - Sixth Townhall with Minister MacLeod - Museums to Reopen with Restrictions in Parts of Ontario - Minister MacLeod Statement - Canadians' Attitudes on Returning to Indoor and Outdoor Arts and Cultural Events Provincial News - $30M from the Regional Recovery and Relief Fund for Destination Marketing Organizations OMA Initiatives - Webinar: Planning to Reopen...