What does ‘Canadian’ mean when we’re talking film?

We need a fair way to determine which productions should be considered Canadian, and the current 10-point system isn’t only flawed, it’s exclusionary.

Cultural policy should support investment in Canadian creative workers, and not exclusively benefit Canadian production companies, writes John M. Lewis. Unsplash photograph by Jakob Owens

Opinion

BY JOHN M. LEWIS

June 1, 2022

The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) is the largest union in the entertainment industry, and we support the federal government’s efforts to modernize the Broadcasting Act through Bill C-11. We are also pleased that Heritage Minister Pablo Rodriguez has indicated a desir...

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