Thank you, Minister.
I have seen the articles, and I am concerned about the lost revenues, but rather than quote from articles, perhaps we could go on and talk about the museums assistance program.
One thing I've taken note of is that the program is intended to enhance Canadians’ knowledge, understanding, and appreciation of events. This applies to the 2,600 museums, artist-run centres, aquaria, science centres, etc.
My concern, Minister, is that according to your website, the list of projects that will get MAP funding is very limited. It doesn't reflect that we have a wide variety of interests and communities across the country. My question is how will these very diverse museums be able to access MAP funding when it seems to be restricted to commemorative battles, conservative prime ministers, the Stanley Cup—a very small range of things when you look at the diversity of this country?