Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I thank the witnesses for being here with us today.
The committee decided to set aside some time for museums during its review of projects in connection with the 150th anniversary. I would like to take advantage of your presence here today to ask you some broader questions.
Mr. Vadeboncoeur, you said that the financial situation of museums is critical. You added that most museums are private institutions. We are fortunate to have national museums. Your situation, however, is quite different. You also referred to the Museums Assistance Program. Can you tell us how the federal government could help museums to survive financially?