Richard Malo

The meeting included a welcome from Grand Chief Ron Tromblé, who shared a song and words about the creation story and inviting ancestors to bring their vision and guidance. Discussions involved the gallery's commitment to reconciliation with indigenous peoples, showcasing indigenous artists, and emphasizing historical and modern art. The gallery aims to connect Canadians through transformative art experiences and partnerships, including loaning from its collection. A new 5-year strategic plan prioritizes national engagement, aiming to reach Canadians in their communities through various projects and programming. The gallery also highlighted its commitment to inclusivity, diversity, and reflecting these realities to fellow citizens.

This Corporate Plan outlines the strategic direction for the National Gallery of Canada from 2025-2026 to 2029-2030, building on its 'Transform Together' strategic plan. The plan is structured around five pillars: strengthening community connections through transformative art experiences, building a collection and program that inspire human connection, empowering and supporting a diverse and collaborative team, centering Indigenous ways of knowing and being, and investing in operational resilience and sustainability. Key objectives include amplifying Canadian artists' contributions, strengthening partnerships, engaging communities nationally and internationally, enhancing digital offerings for accessibility, and ensuring operational efficiency and sustainability to foster a more equitable society through art.

The corporate plan for the National Gallery of Canada focuses on collection management, audience development, and operational excellence. Key strategies include managing art storage, promoting the collection, digitizing the national collection, re-engineering the outreach program, enhancing the visitor experience, increasing attendance, and optimizing the gallery's relevance to a multi-ethnic society. The plan also aims to maximize employee engagement, develop a strategic vision for information management and technology, and revitalize capital infrastructure to support the gallery's mandate.

The accessibility plan for the National Gallery of Canada focuses on creating an inclusive experience for visitors, employees, volunteers, and contractors. Key areas of focus include providing training and knowledge to staff, consulting with people with disabilities, improving the built environment, enhancing employment accessibility, improving information and communication technologies, and ensuring accessible communication and program design. The plan aims to address barriers and promote accessibility in all aspects of the organization.

The corporate plan for the National Gallery of Canada for 2021-22 to 2025-26 focuses on five strategic pillars: strengthening community connections through transformative art experiences, building a collection and program that inspire human connection, empowering a diverse and collaborative team, centering Indigenous ways of knowing and being, and investing in operational resilience and sustainability. Key outcomes include enhancing accessibility, fostering collaboration, and promoting diversity and inclusion. The plan addresses challenges posed by COVID-19, including financial constraints and the need for digital programming, while also emphasizing art acquisitions, reconciliation, national outreach, and capital improvements.