Canadian Heritage committee  Yes. We are really unique in that our government funding represents about 4% of our revenues. Unlike many other arts organizations, which live and die by their public support, our endowment revenue is keeping our lights on. It is supporting our infrastructure. It is supporting ou

Canadian Heritage committee  Sure. Thanks for the question. I think it's just a matter of time and we're in it for the long haul. Just as, when this first started, people would say “I'm not wearing a mask to the theatre”, now we're all saying “It's fantastic to wear a mask to the theatre.” It will take time

Canadian Heritage committee  I think so much has to do with the messaging. So much has to do with.... Being told that museums, libraries and theatres have to close, when Costco can.... Well, it's food; we get that, but.... So much has to do with encouraging culture, encouraging live arts in your life. Our in

Canadian Heritage committee  I'll just jump back in and then I'll leave it to Pascale. Our contract, in a way, with audiences and artists has completely shifted. You describe it really well, with that bridge period. Also, we need to acknowledge that right now, because of the support, we may be okay in the

Canadian Heritage committee  Thank you for your question and for your support always. It gives us so much confidence when we have an MP who cares about the arts, so I just wanted to share that and thank you. A great example was in Quebec. We got the go-ahead earlier this summer, so theatres scrambled, scram

Canadian Heritage committee  Thank you so much for having me. Can you hear me okay?

Canadian Heritage committee  Great. So who are we? Who is the Segal Centre? We are the largest not-for-profit English theatre in Montreal, with an operating budget of $6 million and 35 full-time staff. We have a very large endowment, which we're so proud to have built up, of $28 million and counting. Pri