Mr. Speaker, by not dismissing out of hand the recommendations of the SECOR report on the future of cultural industries, the Minister of Canadian Heritage knowingly supports the abolition of the NFB.
NFB productions are well received and win many prizes internationally. The minister does not seem to realize that closing the NFB would mean shutting down the production of documentaries and animated films.
How many artists and technicians have been able to benefit from this institution's training programs? Does the minister really understand the impact that NFB productions have on our cultural life?
The Minister of Canadian Heritage is obviously no longer competent to defend the interests of cultural institutions. The industry can do without friends like these.