Opposition launches review of arts cuts

Opposition MPs have launched a review of the recent cuts to arts funding by the Conservatives. Opposition MPs launched a House of Commons review of nearly $45 million in cuts to arts funding on Tuesday, suggesting the way the cuts were made was an example of government censorship and abuse of power. “They were done in secret, with no consultation, with no public review,” New Democrat MP Peggy Nash told a meeting of the Commons heritage committee. The three opposition parties demanded the session in the wake of cuts the government quietly implemented during Parliament’s summer recess. “There is real concern the government is picking and choosing which artists it is supporting and which artists it is not supporting,” said Nash. “I suggest, in a democracy, that is a dangerous thing.” Previously: Tories slash arts funding… and then stab it a few times more for good measure A no-brainer indeed Wondering what those arts gran...