Mr. Speaker, there are two sets of rules governing arts and culture: one if the artists are liked by the Conservatives, and one if they are not. The Canadian Conference of the Arts is the latest example.
When the minister does not like an art exhibit or an organization or the name of a rock band, an unmistakable chill gets sent out across the land.
Canada is big, complex and diverse. Do we really want to have our arts and culture sector governed out of the office of one politician in this country?