Burnaby, BC – Draft Economic Development Strategy 2020
Burnaby's Draft Economic Development Strategy, which includes plans to boost Tourism, Sport/Tournaments, Arts/Culture, and Retail in Burnaby, was released in May 2006 to the broader community for review and feedback. Website

Halifax Regional Municipality, NS – Economic Development Strategy
Adopted in 2005, this strategy identifies investment in cultural infrastructure as a key economic development strategy and a "creative city" approach to attracting and maintaining a young, innovative and creative individuals. The strategy emphasizes "leveraging" Halifax's creative community in the service of economic development. Document (PDF, 1.2MB)

Moncton, NB - Economic Development Strategy
Adopted in November 2005, this strategy establishes a "creative city" approach to economic development. Among the key priorities that it identifies are accelerating growth in the creative economy and enhancing the vibrancy of arts and culture. The city recognizes that arts and culture are essential to creating a unique life style that will attract not only creative people, but also families that will benefit and enjoy living in a vibrant community. Document (PDF, 968K)