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House Hansard - 37

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
February 28, 2022 11:00AM
Context: House Hansard - 37 - Feb/28/22
Mr. Arif Virani
  • Feb/28/22 4:18:45 p.m.
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  • Re: Bill C-11 
Madam Speaker, I think that is a critical question. When we carve out the promotion of indigenous culture and particularly indigenous languages in the legislation, which has explicitly been done, we create an opening to address the exact problem the member has highlighted. We know that we need more indigenous voices and indigenous content online. We also know that supporting this sometimes costs more money. However, having the legislation crafted as it is right now, with that specific exception and specific prioritization, allows us the opportunity to dedicate some of the funds coming in from the Amazon Prime's of the world specifically to the promotion of Inuktitut and about 90 other indigenous languages in this country.
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Context: House Hansard - 37 - Feb/28/22
Mr. Kevin Lamoureux (Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, Lib.)
  • Feb/28/22 4:44:53 p.m.
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  • Re: Bill C-11 
Madam Speaker, my question to the member is with respect to the importance of Canadian culture and why it is that the Conservative Party has made the determination that it is not worthwhile for us to protect, encourage, promote and provide additional support for our arts community from coast to coast, which is, from my perspective and, I believe, the vast majority of Canadians' perspective, a positive thing. It is not only important to recognize it but there is also a need to protect it. Does the member or the Conservative Party not recognize the need to protect our culture and heritage and arts industries?
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Context: House Hansard - 37 - Feb/28/22
Mr. Martin Champoux
  • Feb/28/22 6:11:19 p.m.
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  • Re: Bill C-11 
Madam Speaker, I think my colleague raises an excellent point. There are cultural gems and treasures just waiting to be discovered in Quebec and all over Canada. We have to give opportunities to these small communities, to these unique and distinct cultural groups, to the entire spectrum that makes up this wonderful country and this wonderful nation of Quebec—until it becomes a wonderful country in its own right. What I would say here is kind of like what I said to the other member just now. It is our duty to protect these treasures and give them their rightful place in our system. If these foreign players come play in our yard, it is up to us to make the rules of the game. Again, the content discoverability piece is absolutely crucial. It is essential to the survival of our culture and our identity, and it is the only way we can put an end to the awful stereotypes I talked about in my speech.
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Context: House Hansard - 37 - Feb/28/22
Mr. René Villemure (Trois-Rivières, BQ)
  • Feb/28/22 6:12:36 p.m.
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  • Re: Bill C-11 
Madam Speaker, I thank my colleague for his eloquent speech on culture. That is something we do not hear often enough within these walls. I also liked that he talked about freedom of expression, not in terms of censorship, but rather in terms of the need for artists to express themselves. To do that, they have to be able to earn a living, so it is another form of freedom of expression. I would like to know whether, in terms of revenue or discoverability, artists should rely on the web giants or rather on us, on the government.
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