Sure. I often have the opportunity to sit down with people who talk about economic development in those regions. Culture is the last thing people think of.
Mr. Ste-Marie raised the issue of immigration. People come to our communities to work, but we also encourage them to stay for cultural events. We don't think enough about culture as an economic driver, but it is indeed one. A cultural event cannot take place without the contribution of volunteers and the rental of a function room and, sometimes, a sound system. All of this is money spent that goes back to the communities and stimulates the region's economy.
We have to remember that these cultural events boost the economy.