Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleague for that important question.
We are investing $550 million in the Canada Council for the Arts over five years. This is a historic investment. Creative industries are an important part of our economy and our society, and our government was elected to stimulate economic growth. It is our duty to create the conditions that will allow ideas to flourish and to create a system for innovation.
Arts and culture are at the heart of this ecosystem. That is why we are so proud to support our creators.