What we heard

A summary of Ontarians' ideas related to arts, culture, sports and tourism.

“In small communities in Ontario, particularly Northern Ontario, the public library serves as a gateway to connecting with our world... I consider a vibrant public library system an integral and vital part of this province's infrastructure.”
SubcategoryYour ideas

Libraries
7ideas

  • Increase provincial support for libraries (4 ideas)
  • Run libraries like businesses
  • Reduce the number of libraries in Ontario
  • Create a bulk purchasing program for digital resources for libraries

Cultural funding
5ideas

  • Merge the ROM and Science Centre and build a Planetarium
  • Provide funding for public events
  • Create a universal crowdfunding service for cultural products in Ontario
  • Assess both merit and need in awarding grants for artists
  • Increase funding for local historical and heritage programming

Tourism
5ideas

  • Promote Ontario as a tourist destination (2 ideas)
  • Reopen tourism centres in Northwest Ontario
  • Expand family tourism to Windsor
  • Create a special tourist visa, promotion programs and other incentives

Youth sports
3ideas

  • Provide funding for young sporting (2 ideas)
  • Build a roller skating rink in Toronto

Local media
2ideas

  • Support local news media
  • Create tax credits for local community radio