Canadian Heritage committee  Of course, we like men. We have nothing against them; we like them a lot. We are all engaged in this exercise. When we go to those residences, we do it for free. In exchange, we film them, we get their testimony and gather memories. It's free. It's amazing.

Canadian Heritage committee  Yes. For example, a lady from Alberta started a small group. The city loaned her a space to start a women's arts museum. We know about this because I am the vice-president of the international association of women's museums. Another lady contacted us because she wanted to establi

Canadian Heritage committee  Are you talking about the association of women's museums?

Canadian Heritage committee  It's about training. In 2024, our museum will host the international congress of the association of women's museums. So there is some scientific work involved, as well as broadcasting and visibility. On International Museum Day, we are very active through our hashtag #IAWM. We do

Canadian Heritage committee  I will use these 30 seconds and will talk quickly. Yes, we are collaborating with museums such as Château Ramezay. We are loaning items. There was an exhibit with the McCord Museum. We loaned items from the women's museum. Other institutions have had exhibits. For example, Loto-

Canadian Heritage committee  Absolutely. I think that is the exercise that needs to be done. Both large companies and local companies have a social responsibility. Policies are also needed to support local initiatives that emphasize a common heritage. In my case, it is the notion of “common” that makes me fl

Canadian Heritage committee  But of course, it's clear. It is a common good; it is our history, our heritage. I feel that much is being said about personal histories and stories, but we are forgetting about preservation and the transfer of information. That does take a minimum amount of charge being taken.

Canadian Heritage committee  It's good that I am radiating it.

Canadian Heritage committee  In 2009, we developed a business plan, which I am following, even though the money is still not forthcoming. Nothing has changed, and the vision has remained the same. We want to continue doing what we are already doing, despite the lack of funding. I'm talking about things like

Canadian Heritage committee  I'd like to answer the previous question, if I may. Volunteers in small and medium-sized museums are on the front lines, but we need to have the resources to look after them. At the women's museum, we organize a dinner every month. Everyone attends, and we all chat. We are tryi

Canadian Heritage committee  That's entirely correct. Although I'm very glad to be here today to tell you about our museum, at the end of the day, it is funded by money we, ourselves, put in for the common good. The museum, which is located in Longueuil, has a reserve fund and receives wonderful donations.

Canadian Heritage committee  Okay. I was going to touch on the crucial role that the Société des musées du Québec and the Canadian Museums Association play. Suffice it to say, the support is great on that end. I'll move on to our second recommendation. It is recommended that the government set up—yet anot

Canadian Heritage committee  Great. Thank you. On behalf of the museum's board, team of volunteers, and myself, I'd like to thank the committee for inviting us to be here today and giving us the opportunity to contribute to your study on the state of Canadian museums. In our brief, we focused on the relati