Cultural Policy in the Pontiac.   The Pontiac CLD (Local Development Council) presented the preliminary version of its cultural policy at a public meeting at the Bryson Theatre on September 18 and it was adopted by the Pontiac MRC (Regional County Municipality) on September 27. 
It is expected that the final version will be put before the MRC before the end of the year. Supported by a grant from the Québec Ministry of Culture and Communications the CLD’s cultural development agent, Ben Kuhn, and a cultural policy development committee have been drafting this policy and holding public consultations to find out how the population of the Pontiac view their cultural future.  The policy, when finally adopted, should serve as a tool for the planning of activities, such as the establishment of cultural centres and a cultural website, the provision of equipment such as art supplies, books or musical instruments,  and the creation of a public calendar of cultural events.  An action plan, once adopted, would be the basis for setting up a budget and obtaining resources.
To get more information and discuss ideas for activities and projects, contact Ben Kuhn at (819) 648-5217.