Thank you, Mr. Chair.
While I was listening to Mr. Rabinovitch describe his vision of this museum, I could not help reminiscing about the images that used to accompany the Canadian national anthem during CBC/Radio-Canada broadcasts. I remember that very well, and my colleagues will probably remember it too, since we are all in the same age group—with a few exceptions.
When I visited the Canada Hall at the Canadian Museum of Civilization last September, that's exactly what I felt—that pride in our Canadian identity, that diversity, that culture mosaic that has marked our modern image.
I really liked the dimension Mr. Rabinovitch provided. Couldn't we use what he told us by adding a “history” dimension to the museum's mandate without, however, removing the “civilization” dimension?
I want to ask all of you here today questions, but I would like to have Mr. Rabinovitch's opinion on an issue I'm somewhat concerned about.
Don't you think the museum's current success could potentially fade away if its mission becomes more economic? Given your level of involvement in the cultural sector, don't you see that as a key issue? Aren't you worried by a period of uncertainty at that museum?