Mr. Speaker, Halifax is a hub for vibrant and talented artists. We are home to a renowned art and design school, more than 65 galleries, dynamic performing artists and an industry that supports thousands of jobs. Earlier this month, much of my community came together for Nocturne, a city-wide event celebrating Halifax's art scene.
Each October, Nocturne presents its Art-at-Night Festival, a free all-night celebration of visual and performing arts showcasing local, national and international talent. This incredible event is funded in part by Canadian Heritage and the Canada Council for the Arts, ensuring that artists are fairly compensated while keeping the experience open and accessible for everyone.
I congratulate the Nocturne team for another successful and much-anticipated event. I cannot wait for next year.