| Canada Council for the Arts Act | |
|---|---|
| An Act for the establishment of a Canadian council for the encouragement of the arts | |
| Citation | Canada Council for the Arts Act |
| Enacted by | Parliament of Canada |
| Date assented to | 1985 |
The Canada Council for the Arts Act is the establishing act of the Canada Council for the Arts, an organization established for the encouragement of the arts.
The Act appoints a council of nine members, including a Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson and not more than nine other Members. A Director is also appointed by the governor in council (the government) who will act as the chief executive officer.