Canadian Heritage committee  Thank you, Kevin. It certainly was devastating for our community. The Juno awards show isn't just an awards show held at our arena of SaskTel Centre. It actually involves multiple facilities throughout the city of Saskatoon. There's the gala dinner. There's the Juno Cup. There'

Canadian Heritage committee  Ironically, Kevin, immediately following that, everything else shut down. That was probably the first big event in Canada.

Canadian Heritage committee  It just seemed to snowball. The next thing we knew, all the sporting events were closing down. We still haven't recovered. It's a tough time in our industry right now.

Canadian Heritage committee  When we started bidding for the Canadian curling trials, we were anticipating crowds to be over 8,000 fans per draw. Curling in Saskatchewan is a hot ticket. Actually, curling in western Canada is a hot ticket. Past Briers have achieved those numbers quite easily. The Canadian cu

Canadian Heritage committee  In terms of messaging, there needs to be a national strategy to improve consumer confidence. I think there needs to be some continuity on what we can do moving forward with regard to touring shows and the major producers that produce these events.

Canadian Heritage committee  The effects on the touring industry, ironically, is that we can do shows in Saskatchewan but other markets can't, so tours do not tour across Canada. There certainly has been an effect on everybody else. Live events are part of our fabric. They instill civic, provincial and nat

Canadian Heritage committee  Good afternoon, everyone. Before I start my presentation, I want to thank the honourable members of the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage for the important work they do on behalf of all Canadians. I also want to thank the Government of Canada for initiating and activatin