Mr. Speaker, that is an excellent question. I do not know that we can have a socialized or state arts system, but what we can do, and what the government is refusing to do, is support the infrastructure that artists depend on, like Canadian television production within the rules, in drama, and we can fund festivals, which is where artists have a chance to sell their wares and be seen.
We can support the Canada Arts Council, regional economic development and summer students. Many summer students in my riding work in small, private or community galleries, which give artists a chance to show us their wares and skills.