Translation of "Estimer les besoins d'une production artistique " (French → English) :

(2) The affairs of the subsidiary corporation referred to in subsection (1) shall be managed by a board of not more than 14 directors who are representative of the diverse perspectives and skills that the subsidiary corporation's board will require in order to carry out its objects, and of whom at least one member is a representative of the non-profit arts in Canada, a second member is a representative of the arts and cultural industries in Canada, a third member is representative of the sports industry in Canada and a fourth member has demonstrated expertise in the production and promotion of artistic, cultural or sporting events, activ ...[+++]ities or permanent facilities.

I think the federal government has a very important role to play in supporting culture and in enabling culture, but I think it's at risk of becoming irrelevant for two primary reasons: one, due to the decreasing level of funding; and two, due to the failure to address the growing contemporary needs in terms of the diverse fields of art forms and also the diversity of cultures within Canada.

It is well established that Parliament has the right to order any and all documents to be laid before it which it believes are necessary for its informationThe power to call for persons, papers and records is absolute, but it is seldom exercised without consideration of the public interest.

39. Considers that the mobility of artists and the arts in the Euro-Mediterranean area is hindered by numerous obstacles, that vary according to country and region, and that are linked not only to difficulties in obtaining visas but also to the lack of status that artists face and to the conditions they face as creators of artistic works, particularly in southern countries; considers that a Mediterranean macro-region would serve to promote mutual recognition of the status of artists, offer opportunities to reflect on mobility and optimise the use of training programmes, networking and the free movement of cultural actors, artists and wo ...[+++]rks;

39. Considers that the mobility of artists and the arts in the Euro-Mediterranean area is hindered by numerous obstacles, that vary according to country and region, and that are linked not only to difficulties in obtaining visas but also to the lack of status that artists face and to the conditions they face as creators of artistic works, particularly in southern countries; considers that a Mediterranean macro-region would serve to promote mutual recognition of the status of artists, offer opportunities to reflect on mobility and optimise the use of training programmes, networking and the free movement of cultural actors, artists and wo ...[+++]rks;

Russia estimates that it needs some € 670 billion of investments in its energy sector by 2020, while energy efficiency gains could be equivalent to over 80% of the current Russian output of natural gas.