From Oct. 4 to 13, Minister of Arts, Culture and Status of Women Tanya Fir will lead an Alberta delegation to Ireland, Scotland and England to meet with representatives from the film, television, music and arts sectors as well as women’s leadership organizations. These discussions will provide a chance to exchange ideas, learn from successful initiatives and identify shared priorities.

The mission will also promote Alberta as a destination for film, television and music production, build industry connections and examine approaches to supporting women in leadership and elected office. Together, these efforts will raise Alberta’s international profile and attract new projects, investment and business.

“Alberta’s cultural industries create jobs, diversify our economy and drive growth across the province. This mission will strengthen relationships with key international partners, open new opportunities for collaboration and showcase Alberta as a world-class destination for artists, entrepreneurs and innovators.”

Tanya Fir, Minister of Arts, Culture and Status of Women

Mission expenses will be posted on the travel and expense disclosure page.

Itinerary for Minister Fir*

Oct. 4
  • Travel to Dublin.

Oct. 5
  • Meeting and tour with industry stakeholders.

Oct. 6
  • Attend cultural event with industry stakeholders.

Oct. 7
  • Meeting with Women for Election Ireland.

Oct. 8
  • Attend meetings, tours and network with industry stakeholders.
  • Travel to Edinburgh, Scotland.

Oct. 9
  • Attend meetings with industry stakeholders.

Oct. 10
  • Travel from Edinburgh to London.

Oct. 11
  • Scheduled rest day.

Oct. 12
  • Attend sessions, meetings and tour with industry stakeholders.

Oct. 13
  • Participate in meeting and tour with industry stakeholders.
  • Return to Alberta

*Subject to change.

Quick facts

  • Alberta's culture sector contributed $5.8 billion to the provincial GDP in 2024 and supported more than 53,000 jobs.
  • Alberta's music sector supports more than 25,000 jobs, generates almost $5 billion in annual economic output and contributes about $2.85 billion to provincial GDP.
  • The mission includes meetings with leading organizations in the film, television, music and cultural sectors, including Screen Ireland, BBC Studios, Screen Scotland and Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden.
  • Representatives from Alberta will engage with organizations focused on women's leadership and participation, including Women for Election Ireland, I-Wish and Network Ireland.
  • The delegation will visit several cultural institutions and creative industry hubs, including EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum, Windmill Lane Recording Studios and Canada House.

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