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Canadian Identity and Culture

During Question Period on Canadian identity and culture, Alexandre Boulerice said web giants have disrupted the cultural sector and made it hard to find Quebec shows and films online, and asked when the government would act, saying the Liberal deal with Netflix had not worked. Liberal member David Myles replied that the government has invested over $700 million in the Canadian and Quebec cultural sectors, saying strong culture supports a strong country.Written by AI from the debate. Updated .

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Alexandre Boulerice

Independent
“Big web platforms are hurting our culture, and it is almost impossible to find Quebec shows and movies online. The Liberals' deal with Netflix failed. I want to know when the government will take our culture seriously.”
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Mr. Speaker, culture has always been the common foundation of a people, the thing that shapes its core identity. Culture is the accumulation of stories, songs, music, books, films and television shows—shared works that bring us together. However, the arrival of the web giants has shattered all of that. Worse still, with the decline of traditional television, appointment viewing has disappeared. The Liberals boasted about a deal with Netflix, but it is now basically impossible to find Quebec productions on digital platforms. When will the Liberals take the future of our culture seriously?

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David Myles

Liberal

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“Our government is investing over $700 million into culture in Canada and Quebec. We are doing this because strong culture makes our country strong.”
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Mr. Speaker, I thank the member opposite for his question. I am proud to be part of a government that clearly understands the connection between a strong cultural sector and a strong, sovereign country. That is why we have made huge investments of over $700 million in the Canadian and Quebec cultural sector in budget 2025.

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