Panel wants mandatory Canadian films on TV

Article Abstract:

The feature-film advisory committee has recommended to Canadian Heritage Film Minister Sheila Copps to require public and private television broadcasters to reserve prime times for Canadian movies. The committee has also recommended the reduction of the overall numbers of hours each week of obligatory Canadian programming if the movies are shown during prime time. In addition, the committee has proposed incentives to show more ads for Canadian film releases.

Television Broadcasting, Government regulation, Television broadcasting industry

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Tax proposed on films distributed in Canada

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The 13-member film policy committee has recommended to Heritage Minister Sheila Copps the implementation of a new tax on films and videos distributed in Canada. The committee also proposed the creation of a C$150-million Feature Film Fund, the abolition of tax credits for foreign filmmakers, and to require television broadcasters to show Canadian films in prime time.

Motion Picture Distribution, Movie distribution

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Investors hit as CRA says 'cut' to movie shelters

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Canad a revenue agency denied tax deductions for the people who invested in movies. These investments are popular tax shelters in Canada. The details of regulations changed by CRA are discussed.

Financial management, Motion Picture and Video Industries, Motion picture & video production, Motion Picture & TV Production, Services for Movie, TV Production, Postproduction and Other Motion Picture and Video Industries, Services allied to motion pictures, Film Repackagers, Taxation, Company investment, Investments, Investors, Tax policy, Motion pictures, Canada. Customs and Revenue Agency

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