Canada’s entry in the Venice Biennale is to be found in a humble pavilion (some might call it a shack) which sits in the shadow of far more lavish presentations by various European countries. “Like trade missions set up to tap into bustling new economies, each national arts pavilion is in Venice to ratchet up national visibility, especially during this crucial weekend as critics prowl the place.” So why can’t Canadian politicians and business leaders see the value of properly funding such an enterprise?