Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I guess the Member is asking my personal opinion on who should be in the business of supporting festivals, and whether in fact that should be government that is expected to subsidize festivals, whether it is municipalities. All of these questions are good questions. I am not sure my opinion is as relevant as the discussion of the issues and debate that we could engage committee in and talk about what happens in other jurisdictions and talk about how our support could best be targeted. Obviously, we have limited resources, and we do know that arts and funding for the arts has been sparse and does not compete well with other priorities. I think it is very much akin to the discussion we had yesterday around tourism infrastructure and support for our parks. I think that many other priorities rise to the top. That is something that we need to address in the government. 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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