Mr. Speaker, no, on the contrary. With a new investment of $100 million we were able to produce economic benefits for independent producers, the majority of whom are located in Montreal, to the tune of $650 million. This represents 10,000 jobs in a cultural industry that is just as important in Montreal as it is in Toronto, Vancouver and across the whole country.
In the House of Commons on September 17th, 1996. See this statement in context.