In other words, this is an ill-advised business decision that has not been carefully thought out. The government is creating huge problems for our organizations, our institutions, our artistic companies and our artists. We will be at a considerable disadvantage compared to the foreign competition.
That is why I'm asking the question. I am trying to understand what the purpose of these cuts is. In my opinion, they are purely ideological. I can see no other rationale for them. We are still waiting for the documents that the Department is expected to provide to the committee shortly but, for the time being, we have to rely on the testimony we have heard. And, your testimony is a clear indication that these programs have yielded repeated success stories. Basically, the government is shooting you in the foot.