Mr. Chair, through the Tomorrow Starts Today initiative, the government created incentives to the private sector to donate to the endowments of arts organizations. It is part of the arts and heritage sustainability program. Raising capital and creating endowments give these organizations a greater capacity for their mandates by supporting their long term stability. It also invites active involvement from the private sector in the cultural affairs of the community, which is exactly what is needed for the museum sector.
However, Canadian museums, that are working hard to attract both public and private sector support, are not included in the program. Could the minister comment on why museums should be ineligible for this program?