Canadian Heritage committee  I would add that operating funding is indeed crucial. In our case, we are supported by a foundation, and I'm very glad. The museum runs, but the operating budget doesn't change. The museum underwent an expansion. We acquired an additional 1,500 square metres and a few more staff

Canadian Heritage committee  We don't currently have a volunteering program at the museum. Although it's something we would like to set up, volunteers are not a cure-all. They can't replace museum professionals. That kind of approach would undermine our institutions. Since I only have 30 seconds, I'll leave

Canadian Heritage committee  Those are good questions, Mr. Breton, and thank you for the free advertising. The museum recently received funding through the museums assistance program for the circulation of a temporary exhibit we will soon be launching. It was the first time the museum had received any such

Canadian Heritage committee  I'm nearly finished.

Canadian Heritage committee  Great. Thank you. There are interesting museums in the regions and they have staff who are dedicated and passionate about their work, but we need fresh blood and help to continue to preserve and especially to promote this wonderful heritage. Thank you for your attention.

Canadian Heritage committee  Hello. Thank you for inviting me to speak to you about small regional museums. I do not represent all museums, but rather the Musée de l'ingéniosité J. Armand Bombardier, which is located in Valcourt, in the Eastern Townships. Opened in 1971, the museum was completely revamped