Thank you, Mr. Chair.
I am aware that I do not have much time. Anyway, my colleague Mr. Cash has already asked my first question. It was about social achievements which I think are very important. We have an opportunity to advance our Canadian social agenda, and I think we must do it on Canada's 150th anniversary.
I will therefore focus on museums. It is true that both small and large museums need help to survive. You mentioned volunteers. I for one have worked in museums for about 20 years. It is true that volunteers are very important but they do not have the same responsibilities as employees. For example, as a gallery attendant—I have a master degree—I could notice a difference in people's reactions when they tour a museum with a professional guide as opposed to a volunteer. You cannot ask volunteers to do the same things as permanent employees.
How can we help museums, both small and large, in the context of Canada 150?
My question is to Dr. Rogers Healy, and also to Mr. Thorsell who has experience with large institutions like the Royal Ontario Museum. By the way, I just got a message from my husband who asked me to say hello.
Dr. Rogers Healy, what can we do in general to help museums?