Canada Meets World
Where Canada
meets the world
through culture
We advance Canadian culture alongside international engagement and trade development.
Purpose
Culture and engagement,
side by side
The Culture Institute of Canada (CIC) is an organization based in Richmond Hill, Ontario, that works at the intersection of Canadian culture and international engagement. Under the slogan Canada Meets World, CIC advances culture alongside international trade and development.
Our framing is practical as well as cultural: international trade and development sit alongside artistic and civic exchange. Canada Meets World.
Focus
Where we work
Canadian Culture
Helping Canadian perspectives travel — artistic, civic, and commercial — so the world can engage with Canada on its own terms.
International Engagement
Welcoming international partners into conversation with Canada through culture and mutual exchange.
Trade & Development
International trade and development sit alongside cultural exchange — practical outcomes woven into cultural relationships.
FAQ
Common questions
Plain answers drawn from CIC's public facts.
What is the Culture Institute of Canada?
The Culture Institute of Canada (CIC) connects Canadian culture with international engagement and trade development. Its public framing is Canada Meets World.
Where is the Culture Institute of Canada based?
CIC is headquartered at 9861 Leslie St, Richmond Hill, Ontario L4B 3Y4, Canada.
How can I contact the Culture Institute of Canada?
Email info@institutedeculture.org, or use the contact form on institutedeculture.org/contact/.
What does Canada Meets World mean?
Canada Meets World is CIC’s slogan. It reflects the institute’s focus on Canadian culture meeting international partners through engagement, trade, and development.
What industry does CIC work in?
CIC works in international trade and development, with culture and international engagement at the centre of its public mission. It is a small organization (2–10 employees).