Canadian Heritage committee  The facts do show that CBC's revenues were indeed a bit higher before the recession. After the recession, its commercial revenues dropped, as would be normal in any recession. Then they came back up. Last year was special in that the revenues generated by the Olympic games were

Canadian Heritage committee  A plan has been established to commemorate all the events right up until 2017. We are already seeing the results. For instance, the events to mark the Charlottetown Conference and the Québec Conference are included in the estimates. The $11 million being requested covers all the

Canadian Heritage committee  As you said, 2017 is an important year, but Canada's history did not begin in 1867.

Canadian Heritage committee  I am responsible for a portfolio but not Library and Archives Canada. As you know, Mr. Berthiaume is in charge, but I have discussed the issue with him. I would like to make a comment that may help the committee as it considers the matter. First of all, with respect to the back

Canadian Heritage committee  Some rules do exist. I think the Treasury Board established them. Past a certain amount, CBC/Radio-Canada no longer has the right to make this type of commercial arrangement without approval. The corporation could make such arrangements, but beyond a certain level—I think the amo

Canadian Heritage committee  I am always available to help the committee.

Canadian Heritage committee  As you saw in the response the minister issued regarding your study, that approach was not part of her letter concerning another entity taking over the program. I must say that our internal analyses of the program indicate that it is working fairly well.

Canadian Heritage committee  I should point out that I joined the department four months ago. Off the top of my head, I cannot tell you what amount of money was set aside for the international program, but we could find that out for you.

Canadian Heritage committee  It may be worthwhile for you to meet with Simon. I think he is very well known in the art world. When I talked to him about his vision of the council, he said that the international aspect was an integral part of it.

Canadian Heritage committee  With the success of our artists, he thinks part of the council's resources should be set aside for those events and international exhibitions in order to help the artists compete on the international stage. I would like to point out—and I think you know this—that it cannot be sa

Canadian Heritage committee  If I have understood correctly, Minister Moore proposed that the legislation be reviewed in September. A review of the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act was planned.

Canadian Heritage committee  I think he has already talked about his plan to review the legislation, since it is standard procedure to do that every five years anyway. As you know, I spent some time at the Department of Finance. That legislation is fairly complicated concerning the precedence that should be

Canadian Heritage committee  I'm going to turn to Patrick for the details because he tends to work most closely with Minister Gosal on the sport side. As you indicated, the figure of up to $500 million is a combination of infrastructure spending and of legacy spending on ensuring that the key facilities act

Canadian Heritage committee  The department has existing programming around commemorations and celebrations. So even outside of this cycle, we would have some limited funding available to mark key events. With the supplemental funding, the $11 million that's proposed, that will allow us to more significantl

Canadian Heritage committee  Appropriations from the Government of Canada are $1.038 billion. In addition, the Government of Canada contributes to the Canada Media Fund, along with private sector broadcasters, and the CBC receives, on a competitive basis, funds from the Canada Media Fund. So I guess it dep