Future Direction

Today, PAL Canada spans the country: “Caring for Our Own” is not just a glib slogan. PAL Chapters share PAL’s acronym, mandate and commitment, operating individually in governance, structure and funding, linked to PAL Canada by Board representation.  The purpose of PAL Canada is to provide seed money to support its national operation and nurture the familial ties which bond this unique community across the country in an expression of our cultural heritage and presence.

Pal Canada's goal is to further the establishment of affordable housing facilities for performing artists wherever they are needed across Canada by establishing and supporting the work of local chapters in areas where there is a demonstrated need.  It has become increasingly apparent that there is among the performing arts population (just as there is in the population at large) a rising need for support and extended care facilities for an aging group.  PAL Canada intends to become the principal national advocate for the development of such facilities and to provide support through extending its network of Supporting Casts (PAL volunteers who offer assistance to senior artists) regardless of whether or not they have access to formal Chapter organizations.

The success of PAL Toronto and PAL Vancouver is a clear demonstration of the effectiveness and credibility of PAL Canada and its Chapters as an organization. Nevertheless, in its new form, it is at the beginning of developing its capacity for the work it has undertaken.