Finance committee  You have a lovely accent. You can do it.

Finance committee  From my experience with this kind of program, the important things are accountability and that the structure be as light as possible, so that the available money can actually go to the artists who need it. Too often, the programs are basically very well-intentioned. That is not a

Finance committee  Thank you, Ms. Dzerowicz.

Finance committee  That is a huge question. Actually, Quebec's act needs major adjustments and is currently being reviewed. After all, acts are normally reviewed after a certain number of years. Federal legislation on the status of the artist would certainly simplify the lives of a number of artis

Finance committee  I am aware of that announcement that the leader of your party made this morning. If we were to establish the same model with the federal government as the one that we have used with the Government of Québec, it is very clear that some adjustments would have to be made. Normally,

Finance committee  Yes, indeed, we would need tools. My thanks to you.

Finance committee  There's no question that this program has helped tremendously not only the cultural workers, but also the hospitality workers, as was mentioned by a witness earlier. I'm familiar with this model. Moreover, we know that when plan A for people in the cultural industry doesn't work

Finance committee  The answer to that question is yes, Mr. Blaikie. That's certainly the best solution.

Finance committee  You've described the danger very well. I'm thinking particularly of the younger generation. For the graduates of specialized schools, such as music or theatre conservatories, the last two years have been catastrophic. These young people have no opportunity to showcase or express

Finance committee  As far as I know, the CRB ended in October.

Finance committee  So yes, we must think about helping these people as quickly as possible. However, I repeat that we must not rush, but take the time to do things properly. For our part, we have established a model with the Quebec government. That said, I'm not thinking only of the people of Quebe

Finance committee  Our experience, our expertise and our way of doing things could certainly help—and I do mean help—the government in this respect. That's what we did with the Quebec government. Obviously, we would have to specify the guidelines, establish a way of proceeding and work with public

Finance committee  For example, we received support from the Government of Quebec in two phases. The first amount, which was $2 million, allowed us to make 950 donations, all of which were for $2,000, the same amount as the Canada emergency response benefit. Indeed, we determined that the reason t

Finance committee  From the beginning of the election campaign, we were told, through the voice of the Prime Minister, that the Liberal government was indeed thinking of establishing measures to help the cultural sector. Obviously, if there is nothing in this bill, people will be disappointed, if n

Finance committee  Earlier, I introduced myself as president of the Fondation des artistes, but I am also vice‑president of the Union des artistes du Québec. We have not yet received an explanation for this oversight, but I trust that we will soon.