The effects on the touring industry, ironically, is that we can do shows in Saskatchewan but other markets can't, so tours do not tour across Canada. There certainly has been an effect on everybody else.
Live events are part of our fabric. They instill civic, provincial and national pride. They release stress and are important to our mental well-being. People need to gather. We need to connect and we need to celebrate.
There is no playbook on how long the pandemic will last. There will come a time when the COVID pandemic is a distant memory, but until then, the live entertainment industry will continue to need the help of all levels of government.
Thank you.