Canadian Heritage committee  Some of them are already Canadian citizens or permanent residents, but the fact remains that Les Grands Ballets Canadiens has four Canadians.

Canadian Heritage committee  There are 36 dancers.

Canadian Heritage committee  We are also aware that, to some extent, our community is quite closed. I don’t think we are very well known. The committee can attest to that. The specific nature of dance as a profession is not known. The DTRC became the trustee of the Monaco Declaration. It would be good for Ca

Canadian Heritage committee  There would be awareness. Once training schools are funded, if we want Canadian dancers to excel, we need to realize that they must be supported throughout their careers and that it is normal to do so.

Canadian Heritage committee  We have not made it, as far as I know.

Canadian Heritage committee  Exactly. We are putting the ball in your court.

Canadian Heritage committee  You need to know that the process of career transition for a dancer lasts about three years. So, with our organization funded on an annual basis, our ability to provide dancers with quality support is compromised. If we knew that our funding was secure for a certain number of yea