Discussion · Government Orders
Mario Beaulieu Bloc Québécois
“That is not true. The Bloc Québécois has asked for support for culture. Regulators were just following the law so American web platforms pay their fair share. That would bring $2 billion more to Quebec and French-language media.”
“Mr. Speaker, first of all, that is incorrect; the Bloc Québécois has made requests related to culture. Second of all, the real issue is that the CRTC was following the new Broadcasting Act and wanted American digital platforms to pay their fair share, which would have resulted in $2 billion more in revenues for Quebec and French-language media and culture. So the question is—”
Official Hansard
Mr. Speaker, first of all, that is incorrect; the Bloc Québécois has made requests related to culture. Second of all, the real issue is that the CRTC was following the new Broadcasting Act and wanted American digital platforms to pay their fair share, which would have resulted in $2 billion more in revenues for Quebec and French-language media and culture. So the question is—