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By 2001, the orchestra had debt of $ 7 million ( Canadian ), and both its executive director, Ed Smith, and Saraste had left the ensemble.

Subscribers numbered around 20, 000 as of the 2000-2001 season, and audience average capacity was 56 % in 2001.

By the 2006-2007 season, the subscriber base had increased to about 25, 000, and the audience average capacity also increased to 84 %.

In November 2008, the orchestra reported its third consecutive year of budget surpluses, with average audience attendance of 88 % ( excluding concerts for schoolchildren ), although the orchestra still retains overall debt of $ 8. 9 million ( Canadian ).