I understand what you're saying, Madam Minister. Do you realize that while we wait, cultural groups and organizations are struggling to hang on? Horror stories abound. We hear about board members who are forced to use their own credit card or of others who end up borrowing money to keep their organization afloat. I'm sure you've heard similar tales.
Funding was abruptly cut off and these organizations were not given any time to adjust to the new situation. Quite simply, the government swung the axe. At least that's how people perceived the situation. I'm just relaying to you what I'm hearing from people everywhere.
Do you realize that all of these organizations being given the runaround are currently in dire straits?