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House Hansard - 167

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
March 9, 2023 10:00AM
Context: House Hansard - 167 - Mar/9/23
Mr. Jean-Denis Garon (Mirabel, BQ)
  • Mar/9/23 4:01:55 p.m.
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  • Re: Bill C-11 
Madam Speaker, about two years ago, the Conservative member for Lethbridge said that Bill C‑11 was just a way to protect old, out-of-date Quebec artists that nobody cares about anymore. My riding boasts our national poet, Gilles Vigneault, an extraordinary man. I have two questions for my colleague. Does he, too, feel that our national poet is an old, outdated artist? He has also been giving shout-outs to videos of dishwashers, washer, dryers and refrigerators. Is that his definition of quality Canadian content that makes him proud of his culture?
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Context: House Hansard - 167 - Mar/9/23
Mr. Jean-Denis Garon (Mirabel, BQ)
  • Mar/9/23 5:01:20 p.m.
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  • Re: Bill C-11 
Madam Speaker, as members have mentioned several times in the House, there is legislation dating back to 1991 that helps promote local content, including Quebec content. That legislation from 1991 has become a bit outdated. Inequality grew between the different platforms, so to continue to protect Quebec content, the legislation needs to be updated. We have three options. The first is to update the legislation, which Bill C‑11 would do. The second is to keep the old obsolete legislation and become culturally American. The third is to do what some Conservatives want, namely to withdraw any type of regulation and become culturally American even faster. As my colleague does not want to opt for the first choice, does he want to become American with the second option or the third option?
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Context: House Hansard - 167 - Mar/9/23
Mr. Jean-Denis Garon (Mirabel, BQ)
  • Mar/9/23 5:15:25 p.m.
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  • Re: Bill C-11 
Madam Speaker, we are here in Ottawa attempting to modernize the Broadcasting Act to better protect our local content. Quebec has made some demands. We are trying to advocate for those demands. Conservatives say they are proud Albertans and want nothing to do with regulations. Today, people asked questions during question period. They asked the minister if the prospective order will respect Quebec's demand that it be consulted in matters affecting Quebec culture. It is complicated. Personally, I like simple things. Does my colleague realize that, if Quebec were independent, this would be a lot easier?
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