Mr. Chairman, I simply wanted to approach the subject of culture and talk to Ms. Jean who is very familiar with Culture Montréal and its president, Mr. Simon Brault. I worked with him in the past. I worked on his building many years ago.
I am very aware of the major contribution of culture in the economy of the entire country. I would like you to elaborate on the idea behind your recommendation to support the visibility of artists and artistic and cultural creations internationally. Mainly, you are asking that investments in international tours for artists, international exchange projects, artists in residence and training and coproduction be restored and increased.
That may seem like a motherhood statement that is not really convincing. I would like you to convince us a little more strongly about the importance of tours for the visibility of our country and for the good of our economy.