Thank you, Mr. Speaker. This was the first initiative that we were able to respond to in terms of funding the Arts Strategy. As the Member has pointed out, there are other recommendations that remain unfunded. I anticipate that our departments will have a discussion of those issues with their respective committees. Where there can be logical collaboration between the two departments, I do agree that that makes sense. We could potentially look at some joint initiatives. In terms of funding festivals, the Member has made the point that he doesn't believe that there is adequate support for festivals. I suppose, from our department, our mandate is economic development. If a festival came forward and it was interested in a festival as a business and was in the business of making profit, they can go to our BDIC and apply for a loan or grant funding to make that happen. We have other business support programs, but our mandate is economic development. You can see that we have found a way to support the Arts Strategy by providing raw materials for economic development's sake. That is how we have been able to support this strategy. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Brendan Bell on Question 466-15(3): Support For NWT Cultural Festivals And Events
In the Legislative Assembly on February 23rd, 2005. See this statement in context.
Further Return To Question 466-15(3): Support For Nwt Cultural Festivals And Events
Question 466-15(3): Support For NWT Cultural Festivals And Events
Item 6: Oral Questions
February 22nd, 2005
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