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Originally Posted by killer_carlson
mark me down as someone who used to be against but is now strongly in favor of can-con.
Arts matter. Culture is not a commodity. Can Con will occasionally help get Canadian themes onto our televisions, radios and literature. I think that is important.
Hell, you might even be able to convince me that we need some Alberta value content in Canada right now.
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It's not culture if it has to be forced upon people. I actually don't really mind the government sponsoring the arts. In fact this really isn't about funding the arts, it's about ramming content down the public's throat and restricting consumer choice. I don't want to pay more for google play, Netflix et al and I certainly don't want the government restricting my access to foreign content. With the internet I have no problem seeking out and sourcing Canadian content should I choose, so I don't think the government has a role to play here from a broadcasting/music service/say radio/ internet broadcasting service perspective