Key issues

• Culture Fourth Pillar of Sustainable Development

  The Ville de Montréal responds favourably to the United Cities and Local Governments (UCLG) world secretariat’s call for the promotion of culture as one of the four pillars of sustainable development, in the same way as social, economic and environmental development, in view of the Rio Summit to be held in June 2012

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• Agenda 21 for Culture
  

  "An undertaking by cities and local governments for cultural development."

• Cultural District

  Invitation to participate in a deliberation on Cultural Neighbourhoods at a meeting of the city’s standing committee on culture, heritage and sports at city hall on 7 p.m. Wednesday, September 21.

• Agreement on cultural development
  

  Entente sur le développement culturel entre la Ville et le ministère de la Culture, des Communications et de la Condition féminine du Québec.

• Montréal, UNESCO city of design
  

  The Global Alliance for Cultural Diversity has designated Montréal as "UNESCO City of Design" as part of the Creative Cities Network.

• 2007-2017 Action Plan
  

  After considering and discussing the issues for two days during the November 2007 Rendez-vous (link to the Web site Montréal, métropole culturelle, section Rendez-vous novembre 2007), the 2007-2017 Action Plan – Montréal, cultural metropolis became the road map for all those who are committed to the economic and cultural development of Montréal.

• Montréal, cultural metropolis – November 2007 Rendez-vous
  

  On November 12 and 13, 2007, the Montréal, cultural metropolis – November 2007 Rendez-vous was held.

• 2005-2015 Cultural Development Policy for the Ville de Montréal
  

  Culture is already at the heart of the identity, history, and social cohesiveness of Montreal. With this policy, Montréal also asserts that culture is a key driver of its development, economic vitality, and future prosperity.

• Cultural diversity
  

  "Considering that cultural diversity is part of the common heritage of humanity and that their success is vitally important to Montréal’s cultural future, the city will support the Coalition for cultural diversity, as well as the governments of Québec and Canada, in their international interventions as well as in their information and promotion initiatives aimed at Montréal’s social actors and population."

• Assessment of the Municipal Libraries
  

  Today, in support of the new Montréal, the island’s municipal libraries have been thrust to the forefront of the city’s cultural development.

• Quartier des spectacles
  

  The Partenariat du Quartier des spectacles was established on June 3, 2003, following the Sommet de Montréal.

• Artists and cultural Workers
  

• Cultural facilities
  

  Above and beyond their considerable economic contribution and the tourism they generate, Montréal’s cultural institutions, particularly its museums, play a fundamental educational role that contributes to the development of a sense of civic pride. Reminders of the past and places of culture, museums enable Montrealers of all backgrounds to encounter other cultures.

• Digital arts
  

  Through its digital art production and centres, the remarkable contribution of its creators and universities, the quality of its online journals, the renown of its cybercultural thinkers and the innovation of its researchers, Montréal enjoys an enviable reputation in the international cybercultural scene.