Culture ministers meet in Canada.

AuthorMontes, Javier
PositionBrief article

THE THIRD INTER-American Meeting of Ministers of Culture and Highest Authorities, meanwhile, took place November 14-16 in Montreal, Canada. The meeting underscored the significant contribution of the cultural sector in the fight against poverty, through job creation and income generation.

In his opening remarks, Assistant Secretary General Ramdin noted that culture can offer "invaluable tools for crafting more peaceful and stable societies in an environment of mutual respect." Beverley Oda, Minister of...

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