I call the meeting to order. Welcome to meeting number 41 of the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage.
Before we begin, I'd ask all in-person participants to read the guidelines on the updated cards on the table in front of you. These are measures in place to help prevent audio feedback incidents and to protect the health and safety of all participants, especially our interpreters. You will notice a QR code on the card that links to a short awareness video.
Pursuant to the routine motion adopted by the committee, I can confirm that the witnesses have completed the required connection tests in advance of this meeting.
Please wait until I recognize you by name before you speak, and all comments should be addressed through the chair.
Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2), we're meeting today for our third meeting regarding our study on the state of creative and performance spaces across Canada.
Before we go any further, I want to remark to members that you may have seen this letter from a witness from last week. We received it in our inboxes recently. I'll read it out. It's from Jennifer Brewin of the Globe Theatre, who appeared on May 28 at meeting number 39.
She says:
I have concerns about comments made by two members of the committee, MPs Kerry Diotte and Kevin Waugh, on May 28, 2026. They voiced complaints about a play presented by Regina's Globe Theatre.
Go ahead, Mrs. Thomas.