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What does cultural activities mean?

Cultural activities include jobs generally seen as part of Canada’s artistic and cultural fields. Examples include:

• authors and writers,
• creative and performing artists,
• musicians,
• painters,
• sculptors and other visual artists,
• technical support and other jobs in motion pictures,
• creative designers and
• craftspeople.

Human Resources and Skills Development Canada provides a full list of qualifying activities for self-employed persons.

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