My answer is going to be disappointing, and I apologize.
We have a saying, crises bring people together. It's easy to rally Canadians around a cause they perceive as critical. It's also possible to bring them together for a memorial or celebration. We see arts and culture as a key strategy, a key piece in bringing people together day to day. I think we would do well to further shine the spotlight on our success stories, our best practices, our triumphs and the interdependence of Canadian society. We should emphasize just how diverse we are through our creativity and culture, in the broadest sense. Turning that idea into a reality hinges on building more gathering places.
I spoke before about tangible measures and the importance of a concrete investment in infrastructure and first-rate technology. I think it's essential to provide opportunities for people to come together. In that respect, I'd say our society is a bit lost today. Arts and culture opens up a number of doors. An establishment, whether it's the NAC or a local cultural centre, gives people a place where they can gather while appreciating and celebrating others. We need to find ways to support these establishments and to ensure the working conditions are conducive to their mandate.
That is the bare-bones answer I can give you in 30 seconds.