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Ontario's Dance Sector
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Direct economic impact of arts and culture in Ontario – 3.4% of Ontario’s GDP
$27.0 billion
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Ontario's Dance Sector
January 1, 2008
The second of a continuing series describing the arts sectors and regional arts activity funded by the Ontario Arts Council through its operating funding programs.
Available upon request.