Thank you, Madam Chair.
I invite my colleague and friend Mr. Nantel to do his research. After coming out of the closet, I had, for seven years, a partner who was a visual artist. So I buy works of art. The walls of my house are covered with works that I paid for. I think you have to surround yourself with art.
Ms. Grandmont-Bérubé, the worst thing you can do to artists is tell them how talented they are and how beautiful their works are, and leave the gallery without buying anything. That's an insult.
Either say nothing or talk about the weather, but don't say how beautiful their art is and walk away without buying anything.
I only have five minutes.