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Caucus Chair

Brenda Shanahan

  • Member of Parliament
  • Caucus Chair
  • Liberal
  • Châteauguay—Lacolle
  • Quebec
  • Voting Attendance: 68%
  • Expenses Last Quarter: $108,181.16

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Context: House Hansard - 217 - Jun/20/23
Mrs. Brenda Shanahan (Châteauguay—Lacolle, Lib.)
Mr. Speaker, a free and independent press is vital to our democracy. Last week, we learned that 1,300 families were affected by Bell's layoffs, while the online platforms and web giants benefit from access to the Canadian market, but have no responsibility towards our artists, creators and local Canadian media. That is another example of why we need Bill C-11 and Bill C-18 to make the web giants pay their fair share to our local media. Can the Minister of Canadian Heritage tell the House how our government made a commitment to defend our democracy?
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Context: House Hansard - 176 - Mar/30/23
Mrs. Brenda Shanahan (Châteauguay—Lacolle, Lib.)
  • Mar/30/23 7:51:56 p.m.
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  • Re: Bill C-11 
Mr. Speaker, I want to reassure my colleague that I listened to his speech. Frankly, I did not hear anything different from what I heard the other night when we sat here in the House until midnight. However, that is what freedom of speech looks like. I am a member of Parliament for a riding in Quebec that is home to creators, artists, people who work in the film industry. It is very important for me and my constituents that Bill C-11 be passed by the House. I would like to know why my colleague insists on continuing this exercise.
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Context: House Hansard - 173 - Mar/27/23
Mrs. Brenda Shanahan (Châteauguay—Lacolle, Lib.)
  • Mar/27/23 7:17:35 p.m.
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  • Re: Bill C-11 
Madam Speaker, I thank my hon. colleague for his very interesting speech and historical look at this, as well as explaining different technical terms. Since we come from the same neck of the woods in Quebec, I would like to hear my friend and colleague speak about the importance of creating that space for Quebec content via Bill C-11.
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Context: House Hansard - 167 - Mar/9/23
Mrs. Brenda Shanahan (Châteauguay—Lacolle, Lib.)
  • Mar/9/23 1:11:01 p.m.
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  • Re: Bill C-11 
Madam Speaker, I was very interested to hear the impassioned and thoughtful speech by my colleague, especially given her previous history in journalism. I would like to know what the reaction is from local stakeholders and stakeholders from across the country. Is Bill C-11 something that they are looking forward to seeing?
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Context: House Hansard - 167 - Mar/9/23
Mrs. Brenda Shanahan (Châteauguay—Lacolle, Lib.)
  • Mar/9/23 12:57:50 p.m.
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  • Re: Bill C-11 
Madam Speaker, I was very pleased to hear my colleague talk about how Bill C‑11 will support the creation of groups across the country who had difficulty receiving help in the past. Has there been any reaction from stakeholders in the creative industries on how Bill C‑11 will help them?
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Context: House Hansard - 87 - Jun/13/22
Mrs. Brenda Shanahan (Châteauguay—Lacolle, Lib.)
  • Jun/13/22 12:19:35 p.m.
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  • Re: Bill C-11 
Madam Speaker, I am very pleased to hear from the Minister of Tourism and Associate Minister of Finance and to see how passionate he is about Bill C‑11. I completely agree. Canadian content has not been promoted like this in years, and our neighbour to the south is a threat. I would like to ask the minister if Bill C‑11 will help creators, especially francophones in Quebec. We know there is a lot of talent there and that they need to be encouraged. Will the bill help our creative industry in Quebec?
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