On page 9-20, the NWT Arts Council contribution for $280,000 is shown. I just wanted to tell the Minister that I am quite pleased to see this doubling of the amount of money that's going to the arts council and would encourage him to continue to look for ways to increase the funding. I think we haven't, over the years, put enough money into supporting the arts, particularly art for art's sake. It's important that we don't try to tie all of our contributions to the economic side of art. I think we need to make sure that we can support the arts properly. I am pleased to see the doubling of the money going in this year over last year and would encourage the Minister to keep looking for ways to increase the funding for the council. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
Charles Dent on Bill 3: Appropriation Act, 2003-2004
In the Legislative Assembly on February 27th, 2003. See this statement in context.
Bill 3: Appropriation Act, 2003-2004
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
February 27th, 2003
Page 388
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