We recently renewed our programs in the book, music and arts policy sectors for five years. The problem we are dealing with is a historical one.
Yes, you are right, there might be other ways to proceed. Except that, to do what you propose would sometimes be complicated, because we would have to speak to Treasury Board, and change the terms and conditions.
However, I believe that as far as the future is concerned, as we have stable five-year funding for most of our arts and culture programs, we will be able to make the necessary adjustments. The transition problems are historic.