Madam Speaker, I want to thank the hon. member for Kings—Hants for his important question.
The Canadian broadcasting, film, television and interactive media sectors contribute as much as $19.7 billion to Canada's GDP and represent nearly 160,000 jobs. Modernized legislation would result in an increase in contributions to Canadian music and stories of as much as $830 million per year once the new system is put into place.
Being represented on screen and in productions is essential for affirming one's identity, including in one's own language. I encourage all hon. members of the House—