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House Hansard - 32

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
February 16, 2022 02:00PM
Context: House Hansard - 32 - Feb/16/22
Mr. John Nater
  • Feb/16/22 5:19:04 p.m.
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  • Re: Bill C-11 
Mr. Speaker, at some point I would love to make it to that part of the country and see the vibrant arts scene in the member's riding. Once again, our platform was clear: We believe that large foreign streamers should pay their fair share in Canada and should be investing in Canadian productions here in Canada, using Canadian talent and telling Canadians stories.
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Context: House Hansard - 32 - Feb/16/22
Ms. Julie Dzerowicz
  • Feb/16/22 6:33:36 p.m.
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  • Re: Bill C-11 
Madam Speaker, that is a very important question. In terms of this legislation, I want to point out, because it is important to raise this, this legislation would update CRTC guidelines that will increase the proportion of French-language content to be supported through the Canadian media fund and other streams. In terms of support, we did introduce this relatively quickly. The last election happened only last September, and we came back into session in November and December, so I feel that we have made a priority of reintroducing this bill. I will say, though, that I share her concern, and I have heard also from artists from my own riding as well, about the need for additional support. I am really proud of the support that our federal government has given to artists through the CERB and CRB to very targeted and specialized funding for the arts and culture sector. We have had the backs of our artists, and we will continue to do so moving forward.
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