Discussion · Government Orders
Kristina Tesser Derksen Liberal
“Film production is growing in my riding, and we want to keep it going. This rule is not a tax; it is required spending on Canadian content. We need to support our film industry and make sure Canadian artists can tell their stories on our screens.”
“Mr. Speaker, in my riding of Milton East—Halton Hills South, there has actually been quite an active growth in film production, and we want to keep it going. First, I would comment that my colleague might want to review the legal definition of what a tax is. This is not in fact a tax. It is a Canadian programming expenditure. Second, as far as encouraging film and production goes, yes, it is definitely important that we incentivize, but it is also important that we level the playing field so Canadian artists have the ability to have their stories heard and have their stories reach us in our living rooms at home.”
Official Hansard
Mr. Speaker, in my riding of Milton East—Halton Hills South, there has actually been quite an active growth in film production, and we want to keep it going. First, I would comment that my colleague might want to review the legal definition of what a tax is. This is not in fact a tax. It is a Canadian programming expenditure. Second, as far as encouraging film and production goes, yes, it is definitely important that we incentivize, but it is also important that we level the playing field so Canadian artists have the ability to have their stories heard and have their stories reach us in our living rooms at home.