This program is well intentioned, because it focuses on mental health and so on, which is not a small part of it, but it went slightly off course between its announcement in the fall and January. As I said, I think it was well intentioned, but it won't be enough. To get back on their feet, cultural workers are going to need help over a longer period than many other workers. The special assistance for cultural workers should be maintained until there is a solid, documented, and quantified indicator of the recovery of the culture sector.
On February 7th, 2022. See this statement in context.