Discussion · Government Orders
Sandra Cobena Conservative
“I oppose this fee. People in the film industry want investment, and this fee will scare money away and hurt the industry.”
“Mr. Speaker, the question reflects how disconnected the member is from the film industry. I used to finance many of these projects and have spoken to people on the ground. What they are saying is that they want opportunity. They want investment. They want the opportunity to showcase their work and their talent. Allowing for this levy, which will chase away investment and shrink the industry, is not going to be helpful. That is what this comes down to.”
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Mr. Speaker, the question reflects how disconnected the member is from the film industry. I used to finance many of these projects and have spoken to people on the ground. What they are saying is that they want opportunity. They want investment. They want the opportunity to showcase their work and their talent. Allowing for this levy, which will chase away investment and shrink the industry, is not going to be helpful. That is what this comes down to.