Okay. Excuse me, I am speaking too loudly.
I was saying that inflation had led to cost increases of 30% to 40%. It really costs a lot more in 2024 to do an event in comparison to 2019.
Festivals and events generally rely on sponsors and grants. However, we know very well that sponsors and granting agencies have not increased their contributions by 30% to 40%.
That is the crux of the problem. This is not a Canadian or Quebec problem, but an international one. I read the headlines every day and I see the same thing happening even in Australia, for example. Festivals around the world are affected by this phenomenon. It is very dangerous for the future of the industry.