I don't think that's an exception. Hopefully, it would be a rule, seeing what Heated Rivalry is doing. It would not exist if the federal government had not invested about $4 million into the program. That's a quarter of the funding, and then you fold in some of the tax credits.
That show was pitched to American producers. They passed for a variety of reasons, even though they liked it. People were not willing to trust their instincts and embrace the risk. With the funds that were provided by the Canadian government, that show now is breaking all sorts of records and defying stereotypes in society, even in countries where views of the gay community and LGBT rights are not what they are here in Canada.
It's a great show and all that, but it's also spurring a lot of discussions, especially for young kids in locker rooms and in toxic environments who are questioning who they are. If they feel inspired by that, that's cool, too.