The NDP Platform includes measures to get results for artists, answering yesterday's call by Canadian actors for parties to put forward their positions on arts and culture.
"New Democrats have always been strong supporters of public broadcasting, of film and television, of the arts, and above all, of artists," said NDP Leader Jack Layton. "Our plan is about focused, targeted steps to support creative people and to make sure Canadians see themselves in our culture."
The NDP platform gets results for arts and artists by:
Introducing fair tax treatment for artists through tax averaging and exemption of the first $30,000 copyright and certain royalty income.
Providing increased funding for the Canada Council for the support of artists.
Directing the CRTC to require clear, binding, monitored and enforced performance standards for broadcasters, including a significant increase in the production and broadcast of Canadian drama.
Ensuring that Canadian television networks remain Canadian owned.
Providing sustained funding for the Canadian Television Fund and Telefilm Canada.
Enhancing federal film incentives to encourage film and television production and working with film distributors on a strategy to increase distribution of Canadian films.
The platform includes funding of $600 million over four years in support of artists and the arts. The NDP Platform, Getting Results for People, and issue backgrounders are available at the NDP party site.
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