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Douglas Magazine. Economic Lens:
A Vibrant arts scene is key to our creative economy – but only if we nurture it!
In Greater Victoria, the arts and culture sector doesn’t just add vibrancy to our region — it contributes about $800 million annually toward the GDP and employs over 10,000 people across the Capital Region. Dallas Gislason explores why we need to nurture this economically potent sector.
August 23, 2023
Source: Douglas Magazine
Author: Dallas Gislason, August 2023.
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