A major international conference with delegates from 60 countries has gathered in Ottawa to talk about protecting “the vitality of many of the world’s cultures which are currently threatened by the dominance of U.S. popular culture, and a globalizing economy which is turning national cultures into commercial commodities.” – The Globe and Mail (Canada) 12/01/00
- CANADIAN PRIME MINISTER ADDRESSES CONFERENCE: “Some people think because of the power of communication, the American culture is a problem around the globe. It’s not a problem, as long as every nation finds a way to make sure that people are comfortable with themselves, they know who they are, they know their roots and they work to have their arts and culture well inside of themselves.” – The Globe and Mail (Canada) 12/01/00