I read the study on the Canada Music Fund, which Heritage Canada did in 2007. The study analyzed the different parts of the program. Although I read the 82 pages of the report, nowhere did it say that there were problems and that the program should be eliminated. On the contrary, as you conclude, the analysis showed that the program was effective. I also learned that the program did not cost a lot to manage, that it obtained high marks in that regard, and that when people received their grants, they were very satisfied.
On October 22nd, 2009. See this statement in context.