Mr. Speaker, the Minister of Finance's last budget cut $25 million from Canadian TV production while boosting credits for American programs. This is the Canadian Alliance approach to culture and it has put the future of This Hour Has 22 Minutes , The Red Green Show and the The 11th Hour on hold.
Over 2,000 good paying jobs from coast to coast are now at risk and companies are facing bankruptcy but the finance minister is only offering duct tape for this season.
Will the minister come up with $25 million for the CTF today, or will he continue to abandon Canadian TV to the American market?