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View Steven Guilbeault Profile
Lib. (QC)
There are a number of things that we've done very early on. When the crisis started, one of the things that Canadian Heritage announced—it's the same with the Canada Council for the Arts—was that we would honour our existing agreements with organizations for events that were planned, whether or not these events took place. What we told organizations was that, within reason, they could use the funds from the federal government to compensate some of the losses related to COVID-19.
We have accelerated the deployment of existing programs. Also, what we wanted to make sure of was that broader economic measures that were adopted by the federal government would be accessible for arts, cultural and sports organizations. We wanted to make sure that if an author receives a copyright cheque, it doesn't disqualify him from being able to apply for the CERB. As an author myself, and as someone who receives very small copyright cheques every now and then from my editor, that's never for money you've made in the last 14 days. It's for money you made six months ago, or a year or a year and a half ago.
We made sure that the more economy-wide programs we had were well adjusted and adapted to the arts and culture sector. On top of that, we've announced this $500-million emergency aid package to help where more help is needed.
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Lib. (QC)
The answer to your first question—I almost interrupted you, my apologies—is yes, absolutely. Our programs are going ahead. Grants and contributions are continuing to happen within Canadian Heritage.
On the second part of your question, the answer is yes. One of the things we are doing is showing the maximum flexibility that we can within our current programs. They weren't designed for the COVID-19 pandemic, so we have to adapt them as quickly as possible and give the flexibility that our partner organizations need to make it through this crisis.
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Lib. (QC)
If there is one piece of advice I would give Canadians, it's to go to trusted news information. Go to your local, regional, provincial and federal health care agencies to get the best possible information. We've seen all sorts of things on the web, many of them, unfortunately, misleading or simply wrong regarding COVID-19. It's important that people verify the source and verify the information they're getting.
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Lib. (QC)
It's just like doctors, I guess. Get a second opinion.
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Lib. (QC)
I thank the member for Abitibi--Témistamingue for his question.
I'll be pleased to forward this question to my colleagues Ms. Monsef and Mr. Bains. As you know, this does not fall under the purview of the Minister of Canadian Heritage.
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Lib. (QC)
Again, I'm not able to answer that question.
Can the deputy minister answer the question, if he is still present?
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Lib. (QC)
As heritage minister, I cannot answer that question. I believe Deputy Minister Kennedy is still on the call—
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Lib. (QC)
I would like to remind the member from Windsor West that we are investing $6 billion in the deployment of the network.
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View Steven Guilbeault Profile
Lib. (QC)
Madam Chair, I must leave. I could stay on a bit longer, but unfortunately I can stay no longer.
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Lib. (QC)
Thank you, Madam Chair.
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