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House Hansard - 32

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
February 16, 2022 02:00PM
  • Feb/16/22 5:19:43 p.m.
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The House has heard the terms of the motion. All those opposed will please say nay. There being no dissenting voice, the motion is carried. The hon. member for Trois-Rivières.
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  • Feb/16/22 5:31:10 p.m.
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  • Re: Bill C-11 
Mr. Speaker, I thank the member for Trois-Rivières for his speech and in particular for reminding us all that philosophy can help us grapple with everyday issues so eloquently. I do not know the cultural scene in Trois-Rivières well, although I did spend a summer in immersion at the Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières some time ago. Nevertheless, I am sure that Trois-Rivières has its share of cultural workers and cultural production despite the pull of Montreal and Quebec. I am also sure that the loss of revenues during COVID for those organizations has left many of them struggling. My question for the member is pretty simple, and I am sure he will agree with me. It is really important that we scoop back some of those revenues that were taken by the web giants and streaming services and direct that revenue to cultural production in our ridings across the country.
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  • Feb/16/22 5:31:59 p.m.
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  • Re: Bill C-11 
Mr. Speaker, Trois-Rivières is a riding full of events, culture and sports. Recently, I informed members of the House that I had applied for Trois-Rivières to host the Jeux de La Francophonie. It is truly a place where people have suffered. Those who were already rich and have unfairly become richer during this time should be able to give back. The businesses that profited most from the lockdown are the web giants. I completely agree with my colleague. Compensation is something we might think about.
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