Provincial elections: what you need to know
Provincial elections: what you need to know
Dear ACTRA Montreal members,
The English Audio-Visual industry contributes over $1 Billion a year to Quebec’s economy and supports thousands of talented artists, technicians and creative professionals – not to mention the economic boon to Montreal and the regions. Yet our sector continues to face significant challenges, including reduced investment in video games and VFX, increasing competition from other Canadian provinces and international markets who offer more attractive production incentives, as well as strict language laws that have unnecessarily scared off many American Productions.
These challenges affect all of us. English-Language productions are an essential part of Quebec’s cultural identity and creative economy, and they provide opportunities that benefit artists and crews across both English and French communities. Many professionals work seamlessly between both sectors, and a thriving industry strengthens the province as a whole. Protecting and investing in all of Quebec’s creative talent means recognizing that every story, every artist, and every production contributes to our shared success.
Every single ACTRA member has a role in protecting our industry and choosing the right people to defend it. I urge you to make sure our voices are heard by voting in the upcoming provincial elections.
Over the upcoming weeks, ACTRA Montreal will be sharing answers to some key questions we will be asking parties to understand their stance when it comes to our industry, and to help you make an informed decision.
“It’s time to tell Canadian Stories and create a Canadian Star system. It’s time to change the fear mongering narrative and restore the funding our industry deserves. We have an election in the fall, vote accordingly, vote for a healthy and diverse industry, that supports a diversity of productions both local and foreign.”
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Make sure your voice is heard in the upcoming provincial election.
We asked them the right questions!
Explore how each political party responded to ACTRA Montreal’s key industry questions.
Does your party believe that English culture is an integral part of Quebec Culture and if so what will you do to both protect it and allow it to flourish?
How will your Party support the growth of the audio-visual industry in Quebec, and will your support include English Production?
What measures does your party plan to implement to support the growth of this industry—which is strategic for Quebec—and enable the province to maintain its position among the world’s leaders in the sector?
What specific measures will your party implement to ensure Quebec remains competitive both within Canada and internationally?
Would your Party support changing the rules so that producers can qualify for the regional tax credit based on where they film the production, rather than where they are headquartered?
Why should Performers working in English recorded media in Quebec put their trust in your party?
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