Statement made on 12 May 2009 by Senator Lorna Milne (retired)
Hon. Lorna Milne:
Honourable senators, on March 9, it was announced that the Canadian Television Fund and the Canadian New Media Fund will be combined to form the Canadian Media Fund, CMF. In that announcement it was said that in order to access this new fund, future documentary producers will have to somehow prove that financing is not available in the market, a qualification that would not apply to the drama or comedy genres. This requirement creates an undue, unreasonable and unfair barrier to accessing this fund.
Will the Leader of the Government in the Senate explain why one of Canada's most recognized and critically acclaimed genres is being relegated to a second-class position?
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