Consequently, I would suggest that many of the initiatives that we've undertaken.... A $50 million contribution to Canada Council is very welcomed, and we are now looking at and discussing with them how that will bring a positive impact to the arts and cultural communities. An increase of $375,000 to the operating budget of Confederation Centre in Prince Edward Island is very well appreciated in order to let that centre continue to play an important role.
On October 18th, 2006. See this statement in context.