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Producers must first and foremost call on our local artists. When a producer uses royalty‑free music libraries from abroad, they aren't involving our local artists. Above all, let's use our local artists and make it a legal requirement to do so.
Second, our association represents authors and composers in a given territory. Our accreditation means that we cover a territory where the majority of people speak French. However, some producers covered by this legislation are located in territories where English is the majority language. These producers have a strong tendency to hire artists who speak the same language.
If a minimum number of French‑speaking artists had to be hired by these producers in the predominantly English‑speaking provinces, this would be a step in the right direction. We're convinced that the Status of the Artist Act must form the basis for the Broadcasting Act. To obtain content that complies with CRTC regulations and quotas, we believe that French‑speaking talent must also be hired to ensure a strong Broadcasting Act.
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