‘Come From Away’s Ali Momen pushing for funding to get Canadian artists back to work

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‘Come From Away’s Ali Momen pushing for funding to get Canadian artists back to work

Momen says his ‘Arts New Deal’ will transform the country and have art touch every aspect of it.

July 30, 2020 9:21 a.m.

Latest Update August 3, 2020 12:01 a.m.

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