Speech (House debate)

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{
    "time": "2005-10-31 14:05:00",
    "attribution": {
        "en": "Mr. Lloyd St. Amand (Brant, Lib.)",
        "fr": ""
    },
    "content": {
        "en": "<p>Mr. Speaker, I rise to highlight the importance of the arts in Canada. The arts enrich our lives and promote an international reputation for excellence, innovation and creativity. They reflect our unique Canadian experiences and perspectives.</p>\n<p>In addition, there is tangible proof of their importance. For example, the arts add an estimated $39 billion annually to the gross domestic product and are responsible for 600,000 jobs across the country.</p>\n<p>Canada's future depends on creativity and imagination, which inspire Canadian innovation and, in turn, our ability to generate social and economic growth.</p>\n<p>For those individuals who work tirelessly in the arts and cultural sector, let me note that their dedication to enriching Canada does not go unnoticed.</p>",
        "fr": ""
    },
    "url": "/debates/2005/10/31/lloyd-st-amand-1/",
    "politician_url": "/politicians/272/",
    "politician_membership_url": "/politicians/memberships/1351/",
    "procedural": false,
    "source_id": "",
    "h1": {
        "en": "Statements By Members",
        "fr": ""
    },
    "h2": {
        "en": "Arts and Culture",
        "fr": ""
    },
    "document_url": "/debates/2005/10/31/",
    "related": {
        "document_speeches_url": "/speeches/?document=%2Fdebates%2F2005%2F10%2F31%2F"
    }
}