In fact, the whole cultural sector is a key industry. It is absolutely necessary to preserve this expertise.
We are well aware that you were the first victims of the pandemic. You were the first to close your doors and you will probably be the last to reopen them. I look forward to your full return to your events.
You point out that one of the support programs is too restrictive, as it only targets festivals with annual revenues of $10 million or more. As for the other component for smaller events, the assistance it provides is too diluted, since it targets all cultural events, not just festivals.
Can you remind us what you are suggesting to the committee?