Wednesday, May 03, 2006

TheStar.com - Grateful for a few crumbs

TheStar.com - Grateful for a few crumbs: "Grateful for a few crumbs
May 3, 2006. 01:00 AM

Low expectations do have an upside. Once you get used to neglect, you're grateful when a few crumbs are tossed your way.

That is the predicament of the arts world after the release of the first federal budget since Stephen Harper's government took over. They may not be elated, but many are relieved, even pleasantly surprised because Finance Minister Jim Flaherty included a $50 million bonus to the Canada Council for the Arts — $20 million this year, $30 million next year."

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