I see there have been a number of requests from the Museum of Civilization, the Museum of Nature, the museum of technology, for funding. We see right across Canada that the small museums are also facing a number of issues.
Under the program, when the previous Liberal government had it up to 25% in any given year, it was not utilized or given out, and that money was brought back into the department, and then about three years ago the Conservatives took that 25% and just cut it. Yet, whenever I meet with museum officials in small towns, they have a real desire to access the funds.
Is the funding for small museums across Canada going to remain stable? Is that money being spent? Do you know what the take-up rate is on that funding?