With all due respect, I think you do not have a clear understanding of the issue. This money was invested elsewhere to assist our artists internationally. Among other things, we increased funding to the Canada Council and increased its capacity to help our artists internationally. We are not just talking about airline tickets, but about the international market, which also includes the electronic market. We have taken effective action in this area, with the support of Quebec artists.
On April 13th, 2010. See this statement in context.