Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, Canada’s arts, culture, heritage and sports sectors have been impacted due to closures and cancellations. As more Canadians get vaccinated and as provinces and territories begin to reopen, Canadians are looking forward to safely returning to cultural and sporting events. In order to safely reopen, arts, culture, heritage and sports organizations, and Canadians working in these sectors, need targeted support to continue to weather the impacts of the pandemic and create good jobs for the middle class