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Originally Posted by Cowboy89
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
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You're right. If it's rammed down your throats then it's no good.
But you also have to create an environment for emerging Canadian artists to develop and grow. And it is not a product. It's culture. There is a difference.
Canadian artists are competing in an unlevel marketplace tilted towards larger American and British economies. Putting in some safeguards which encourage the development and protection of the Canadian culture is acceptable. The Canadian culture and values will be expressed in the commercial product, but it's about more than the bottom line.
back to your point though, ramming crap down our throats is not acceptable. When something is garbage it is ok to call it garbage.