We have talked to a number of different museums, the two railway museums, and to the groups that have come before our committee, and we have spoken to some local volunteers and to people who are involved in our local museums. It seems to me the issue of ongoing funding is becoming a big issue. The federal government, in the past, has been involved in funding these one-time types of projects, and they've also been involved in the travelling exhibitions. The concern has been raised, it seems, that maybe the ongoing funding needs to be addressed. I'm wondering if it would be your view that help with an endowment fund or contribution from the federal government to an endowment fund would be one way of addressing the long-term funds that are going to be required to maintain the museums in the country.
On October 25th, 2006. See this statement in context.