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Finance committee I don't have those numbers in front of me. What I can tell you is that those numbers you've just cited seem to reinforce the idea that the arts and culture are a sound investment. How it fares and how it compares to other nations is certainly something we can provide.
October 21st, 2010Committee meeting
Eric Dubeau
Finance committee That is a good question. Earlier, I had started to say that clearly, the Canada Council for the Arts has a role to play in supporting the promotion of arts and culture on the international scene, however, it should not be the only player that promotes and is responsible for cultu
October 21st, 2010Committee meeting
Eric Dubeau
Finance committee I am fully aware of the fact that we are presenting you with a real puzzle.
October 21st, 2010Committee meeting
Eric Dubeau
Finance committee We could get back to you with some proposals.
October 21st, 2010Committee meeting
Eric Dubeau
Finance committee We recognize that there are probably other mechanisms which would enable the government to promote arts and culture internationally. The Canada Council for the Arts certainly has a role to play in this sector, however, it is not the exclusive player nor is it the only intervener
October 21st, 2010Committee meeting
Eric Dubeau
Finance committee Excellent questions, excellent points.
October 21st, 2010Committee meeting
Eric Dubeau
Finance committee I would answer by saying that these two issues, these two recommendations that you have before you and which are in our brief, are those for which there is the widest consensus within the artistic community from one end of the country to the other. Clearly, there are other priori
October 21st, 2010Committee meeting
Eric Dubeau
Finance committee Pardon me?
October 21st, 2010Committee meeting
Eric Dubeau
Finance committee That is why we have turned to the committee, and not Santa Claus. However, I would tell you that of course there have been many discussions about the tax measures that could have been implemented in order to promote artists and cultural workers. This remains a concern, but it is
October 21st, 2010Committee meeting
Eric Dubeau
Finance committee Radio-Canada remains a vital ally of the artistic community from one end of the country to the next. Obviously we are concerned about its continuity and stability, but it does not figure in our recommendations this year.
October 21st, 2010Committee meeting
Eric Dubeau
Finance committee Mr. Chair, ladies and gentlemen members of the committee, distinguished guests, good morning. I would like to thank you for having invited the Canadian Arts Coalition to appear before the Standing Committee on Finance as part of its pre-budget consultations. I am pleased to speak
October 21st, 2010Committee meeting
Eric Dubeau