Spadina—Harbourfront's candidates' promises on Culture, Arts, & Media

CBC/Radio-Canada

Conservative

Cut more than 2/3 of government funding for CBC/Radio-Canada

"We will save by defunding the CBC and reforming Crown corporations while maintaining Radio-Canada services." — Change, retrieved 2025-04-23
Separate English-language CBC from Radio-Canada, and make it a not-for-profit supported by listeners, donations, sponsorships, ad revenue, and licensing revenue

"English-language CBC should be a Canadian-owned, self- sufficient media organization that is a not-for-profit and supported by listeners, donations, sponsorships, ad revenue, and licensing revenue." — Change, retrieved 2025-04-23
Preserve francophone Radio-Canada services across the country

Gilbert Joseph Jubinville

PPC candidate in your district

It's essential for a country to have its own news broadcasting and remain free from foreign influence. However, we have moved beyond that stage. The internet has leveled the playing field.
We must defund the CBC and transform it into a self-funded, non-profit organization. CBC receives approximately $1.24 billion annually in federal funding, has become a bloated Left leaning bureaucracy
PPC has pledged to preserve Radio-Canada, the French-language arm, recognizing its cultural significance in Quebec and Francophone communities.
CBC should adopt a balanced approach and avoid promoting a perceived "left-wing bias" or functioning as a tool for government propaganda. CBC undermines free speech by amplifying so-called "woke" narratives.

Liberal

Update CBC/Radio-Canada's mandate with a governance plan, more local bureaus and reporters, a commitment to including Indigenous perspectives and transmitting emergency information, investment in digital tools
"Strengthen CBC/Radio Canada’s mandate by:
1. Developing a governance plan with CBC/Radio Canada to improve accountability, empower leadership, streamline processes and tap into the spirit of innovation. This will also improve citizen engagement and understanding of our country, from the West Coast to the East Coast and to the far reaches of the Canadian North. It is only by engaging all parts of our country that we can tell its stories.
2. Equipping them to further promote and support Canadian culture including Quebec’s unique culture, which is at the heart of our national identity.
3. Strengthening local news, so that all Canadians have access to timely, relevant and reliable news.
4. Adding to their mandate the clear and consistent transmission of life-saving information during emergencies.
5. Including a commitment of including Indigenous perspectives.
6. Fully equipping them to combat disinformation so that Canadians have a news source they know and trust.
7. Bolstering innovation and investing in new digital tools so that they can deliver the news when and how Canadians want it."
— liberal.ca, retrieved 2025-04-21
Enshrine and protect CBC/Radio-Canada's funding by making it statutory

"Enshrining and protecting their funding by making it statutory, thereby empowering Parliament and the Canadian people – not ideologues – to decide the future of this critical institution;" — liberal.ca, retrieved 2025-04-14

"Enshrine and protect CBC/Radio Canada by introducing legislation to establish statutory funding. Funding for our national public broadcaster should not be subject to the whims of government; our national institutions deserve to be protected by Parliament and changed only with the consent of the House of Commons and the people it represents." — liberal.ca, retrieved 2025-04-21
Provide an initial $150M funding increase for CBC/Radio-Canada

"Provide an initial $150 million boost in annual funding while directing CBC/Radio Canada to develop a strategic plan consistent with this new mandate. We will work towards bringing CBC/Radio Canada’s long-term funding levels in line with the average funding of other national public broadcasters over time." — liberal.ca, retrieved 2025-04-21
Direct CBC/Radio-Canada to develop a strategic plan for the new mandate, which will likely require an increased long-term funding level

"Providing an initial $150 million funding increase, while directing CBC/Radio-Canada to develop a strategic plan consistent with this new mandate. That is expected to require a long-term funding level in line with the average funding of other national public broadcasters over time." — liberal.ca, retrieved 2025-04-14

NDP

Provide $150M/year more to CBC/Radio-Canada

Green

Increase CBC/Radio-Canada funding to match per-capita funding levels of internationally-recognised public broadcasters like the BBC
Provide stable multi-year core funding to CBC/Radio-Canada, indexed to inflation, guaranteed for minimum periods of seven years through a formal memorandum of understanding

"Provide stable, multi-year core funding to CBC/Radio-Canada, indexed to inflation, guaranteed for minimum periods of seven years through a formal memorandum of understanding to maintain independence and stability." — Change: Vote For It, retrieved 2025-04-25
Reestablish local news bureaus and daily suppertime TV news programming in multiple locations within each province and territory, in both official languages

"Restore CBC local news outlets to historical levels, specifically re-establishing local news bureaus and daily suppertime TV news programming in multiple locations within each province and territory, in both official languages (English and French)." — Change: Vote For It, retrieved 2025-04-25
Fund CBC TV news and information programming to be commercial-free or minimally commercial

"Fund CBC TV news and information programming to be commercial-free or minimally commercial, implementing a maximum of four minutes of advertising per hour to preserve program integrity and reduce commercial influence." — Change: Vote For It, retrieved 2025-04-25
Develop a public, community-oriented online service, offering essential local updates including emergency alerts, fire notifications, and community events, as an alternative to social media

"Develop a public, community-oriented online service through CBC/Radio-Canada, offering essential local updates including emergency alerts, fire notifications, and community events, providing an effective alternative to commercial social media platforms." — Change: Vote For It, retrieved 2025-04-25
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Expand CBC Indigenous broadcasting significantly

"Expand CBC Indigenous broadcasting significantly, ensuring culturally relevant, Indigenous-led content is widely accessible and reflects diverse Indigenous experiences and perspectives across Canada." — Change: Vote For It, retrieved 2025-04-25
Prohibit CBC from airing syndicated foreign entertainment programming

"Prohibit CBC from airing syndicated foreign entertainment programming (“junk food TV”), such as U.S. commercial game shows, prioritizing quality Canadian cultural content that reflects Canada’s unique identity and creativity." — Change: Vote For It, retrieved 2025-04-25
Reform CBC/Radio-Canada's governance structure to ensure appointments to its board are transparent, merit-based, and free from political interference

CRTC

We don't have any Conservative policies on CRTC.

Gilbert Joseph Jubinville

PPC candidate in your district

CRTC should not be restricting independent media (e.g., Sun News, Fox News)
PPC will support CRTC’s role in science-based media only. Endorse CRTC’s local news & Indigenous media initiatives to ensure accurate reporting.
Repeal Bill C-11, which could be used to regulate user content on streaming platforms.
Repeal any existing legislation or regulation curtailing free speech on the internet and prevent the reinstatement of section 13 of the Canadian Human Rights Act
Limit the definition of hate speech in the Criminal Code to expressions that explicitly incite the use of force against identifiable groups or individuals based on protected characteristics.
Such as religion, race, ethnicity, sex, or sexual orientation

We don't have any Liberal policies on CRTC.

We don't have any NDP policies on CRTC.

Green

Strengthen CRTC regulation of digital streaming platforms, mandating contributions to Canadian content production and cultural programming
Increase CRTC bandwidth allocation specifically for independent, non-profit, and community broadcasters

"Increase CRTC bandwidth allocation specifically for independent, non-profit, and community broadcasters, ensuring these voices are clearly heard within Canada’s media landscape." — Change: Vote For It, retrieved 2025-04-25
Modernise and maintain Canadian Content regulations

"Modernize and maintain Canadian Content (CanCon) regulations, ensuring they effectively sustain domestic creative industries and Canadian storytelling in a rapidly evolving digital environment." — Change: Vote For It, retrieved 2025-04-25

Francophone culture

We don't have any Conservative policies on Francophone culture.

Gilbert Joseph Jubinville

PPC candidate in your district

7.9 million Canadians (21% of the population) speak French. Quebec’s cultural identity should be preserved privately, not through federal mandates.

We don't have any Liberal policies on Francophone culture.

We don't have any NDP policies on Francophone culture.

We don't have any Green policies on Francophone culture.

Hate and disinformation

We don't have any Conservative policies on Hate and disinformation.

We don't have any Liberal policies on Hate and disinformation.

We don't have any NDP policies on Hate and disinformation.

Green

Appoint a Special Rapporteur on Online Hate and Extremism to monitor, research, and recommend policies to counter digital radicalisation and misinformation
Enforce clear guidelines to prevent the misuse of free speech protections for spreading hate speech and inciting violence
Fund direct support services for people targeted by online hate and harassment

"Fund direct support services for people targeted by online hate and harassment, including legal aid, counselling, and emergency response programs delivered through community organizations." — Change: Vote For It, retrieved 2025-04-25
Increase federal funding for research on how online hate and misinformation fuel real-world violence

"Increase federal funding for research on how online hate and misinformation fuel real-world violence, ensuring transparency in findings and policy recommendations." — Change: Vote For It, retrieved 2025-04-25
Support strong protections against digital interference in Canadian elections, including new rules on foreign influence, truth in political advertising, and transparency in political data use
Expand federal investment in civic media and digital literacy programmes to equip people with critical thinking skills needed to identify misinformation, resist online manipulation, and be safe online

"Expand federal investment in civic media and digital literacy programs to equip all Canadians with the critical thinking skills needed to identify misinformation, resist online manipulation, and engage safely in the digital public sphere." — Change: Vote For It, retrieved 2025-04-25

Movies and TV

We don't have any Conservative policies on Movies and TV.

Gilbert Joseph Jubinville

PPC candidate in your district

PPC opposes government subsidies for cultural industries, including film and television, viewing them as inefficient and market-distorting.
Cut programs like the Canada Media Fund (CMF) and Telefilm Canada, which provide $400 million and $100 million annually. Private investment should drive media production.

Liberal

Provide $70M/year more to fund the Canada Council for the Arts, Telefilm, the Canada Media Fund, and the National Film Board

"Support Canadian artists and creators by increasing funding to agencies such as the Canada Council for the Arts, Telefilm, the Canada Media Fund, and the National Film Board, recognizing the economic importance of Canada’s creative industries and creators. The more of our perspectives that are brought to life, the better we understand Canada, and the more we can show the world what makes Canada strong." — liberal.ca, retrieved 2025-04-21

We don't have any NDP policies on Movies and TV.

Green

Provide extra funding to the Canada Council for the Arts, National Film Board, and Telefilm Canada to support creative projects focused on climate action, sustainability, and the climate crisis

"Provide targeted additional funding specifically to the Canada Council for the Arts, National Film Board, and Telefilm Canada to support creative projects that focus explicitly on climate action, sustainability, and raising public awareness about the climate crisis." — Change: Vote For It, retrieved 2025-04-25
Significantly increase funding for the Canada Council for the Arts, Telefilm Canada, orchestras, and performing arts organisations nationwide

Museums and galleries

We don't have any Conservative policies on Museums and galleries.

Gilbert Joseph Jubinville

PPC candidate in your district

Canada has ~2,700 museums and galleries, attracting 62 million visitors annually
The PPC supports limited government and deregulations. The CRTC hinders independent art.
Museums and galleries can achieve sustainability through admissions, memberships, gift shops, and facility rentals, rather than relying solely on grants funded by taxpayers with limited means.
Museums and galleries can achieve sustainability with private Funding, Donations, Corporate Sponsorships, Endowments & modern fundraising like Crowdfunding & Patronage Platforms

Liberal

Give children & youth under 18 free access to national galleries and museums, and free seats on VIA Rail, from June to August 2025

"The Canada Strong Pass will provide children and youth under the age of 18 with free access to Canada’s incredible national galleries and museums, and free seats on VIA Rail when they travel with their parents. We will work with willing provinces and territories to establish similar pricing structures in our beautiful provincial museums and galleries. This pass will be available from June to August 2025. We will also introduce heavily discounted access and fares for young Canadians aged 18-24." — liberal.ca, retrieved 2025-04-16
Provide heavily discounted access and fares for national galleries, museums, and VIA Rail for youth aged 18-24, from June to August 2025

"The Canada Strong Pass will provide children and youth under the age of 18 with free access to Canada’s incredible national galleries and museums, and free seats on VIA Rail when they travel with their parents. We will work with willing provinces and territories to establish similar pricing structures in our beautiful provincial museums and galleries. This pass will be available from June to August 2025. We will also introduce heavily discounted access and fares for young Canadians aged 18-24." — liberal.ca, retrieved 2025-04-16

We don't have any NDP policies on Museums and galleries.

Green

Provide targeted funding to help museums and cultural institutions fully recover from pandemic impacts, improve digital accessibility, and broaden public engagement
Provide targeted funding to ensure museums and cultural institutions fully comply with UNDRIP and the Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action

"Provide targeted federal funding to ensure that all museums and cultural institutions across Canada fully comply with UNDRIP and the TRC Calls to Action, facilitating accurate representation and meaningful reconciliation." — Change: Vote For It, retrieved 2025-04-25

Music and arts

We don't have any Conservative policies on Music and arts.

Gilbert Joseph Jubinville

PPC candidate in your district

Employs ~160,000 artists and generates $13 billion in GDP annually (Canadian Heritage, 2023). Key hubs include Quebec (music, theatre), Ontario (visual arts), and British Columbia (film-adjacent arts).
Endorse Private Funding: PPC will consider supporting tax incentives for arts donations, preserving Francophone culture without grants.
Canadian artists can achieve sustainability through private funding, donations, corporate sponsorships, endowments, and modern fundraising methods such as crowdfunding and patronage platforms.

Liberal

Provide $70M/year more to fund the Canada Council for the Arts, Telefilm, the Canada Media Fund, and the National Film Board

"Support Canadian artists and creators by increasing funding to agencies such as the Canada Council for the Arts, Telefilm, the Canada Media Fund, and the National Film Board, recognizing the economic importance of Canada’s creative industries and creators. The more of our perspectives that are brought to life, the better we understand Canada, and the more we can show the world what makes Canada strong." — liberal.ca, retrieved 2025-04-21

We don't have any NDP policies on Music and arts.

Green

Significantly increase funding for the Canada Council for the Arts, Telefilm Canada, orchestras, and performing arts organisations nationwide
Establish stable, multi-year base funding for community arts programmes

"Establish stable, multi-year base funding for community arts programs across Canada, ensuring long-term sustainability and access to cultural activities at the community level." — Change: Vote For It, retrieved 2025-04-25
Establish permanent federal funding for festivals, events, and celebrations that showcase Canadian culture, heritage, and diversity
Provide federal incentives to provinces and territories to restore, expand, and enhance arts education programmes

"Provide federal incentives to provinces and territories to restore, expand, and enhance arts education programs, especially within rural and remote schools, promoting equal educational opportunities in arts and culture nationwide." — Change: Vote For It, retrieved 2025-04-25
Implement income averaging for artists and cultural workers

"Implement income averaging for artists and cultural workers to stabilize their financial circumstances, accommodating the income fluctuations typical within the creative sector." — Change: Vote For It, retrieved 2025-04-25
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Establish dedicated federal funding to support touring artists and cultural events

"Establish dedicated federal funding to support touring artists and cultural events, particularly in rural and underserved communities, ensuring equitable access to arts and cultural experiences across Canada." — Change: Vote For It, retrieved 2025-04-25
Fund initiatives to support communities in reinterpreting historical monuments, plaques, and heritage sites associated with colonialism, emphasising accuracy, reconciliation, and inclusivity

"Fund initiatives that support communities in reinterpreting historical monuments, plaques, and heritage sites associated with Canada’s colonial past, emphasizing accuracy, reconciliation, and inclusivity." — Change: Vote For It, retrieved 2025-04-25
Provide extra funding to the Canada Council for the Arts, National Film Board, and Telefilm Canada to support creative projects focused on climate action, sustainability, and the climate crisis

"Provide targeted additional funding specifically to the Canada Council for the Arts, National Film Board, and Telefilm Canada to support creative projects that focus explicitly on climate action, sustainability, and raising public awareness about the climate crisis." — Change: Vote For It, retrieved 2025-04-25

News and journalism

Conservative

Pull back on the Online News Act, which forced Meta to pay for linking to online news, so that Meta will allow news on its platforms again

"Introducing a Freedom of Speech Act to repeal Liberal censorship laws and restore Canadian news on Meta and other platforms." — Change, retrieved 2025-04-23
Provide $25M for the Local Journalism Initiative

"Boosting the Local Journalism Initiative by $25 million for local news." — Change, retrieved 2025-04-23
Ensure all domestic government advertising dollars are spent on Canadian platforms only
Provide $25M in support for Indigenous language media

Gilbert Joseph Jubinville

PPC candidate in your district

Grok, ChatGBT, similar tools are capable of summarizing news and journalism from numerous sources within seconds.
It is ultimately the responsibility of each individual to choose the sources from which they feel comfortable obtaining their news.

We don't have any Liberal policies on News and journalism.

NDP

Expand supports for local journalism

"We would expand supports for the CBC and for local journalism, so critical during this time of misinformation, disinformation and US threats." — ndp.ca, retrieved 2025-04-19

Green

Prohibit Canadian businesses from deducting advertising costs on foreign-owned sites, like Google and Facebook
Introduce a tax on US tech monopolies operating in Canada and reinvest the revenue into Canadian-owned tech, broadband expansion, and independent journalism

"Introduce a tax on U.S. tech monopolies operating in Canada, ensuring companies like Apple, Google, Meta, Tesla, and Starlink pay their fair share. This will include a Digital Services Tax (DST) on digital advertising, app store fees, streaming services, and consumer data monetization, as well as a corporate tax surcharge on tech giants. Revenue from these taxes will be reinvested in Canadian-owned technology, broadband expansion, and independent journalism, reducing reliance on U.S. corporate giants while strengthening Canada’s digital sovereignty." — Change: Vote For It, retrieved 2025-04-25
Significantly increase public funding for Canadian-owned media

"Significantly increase public funding for Canadian-owned media, reducing reliance on foreign media, supporting domestic journalism, and safeguarding media independence." — Change: Vote For It, retrieved 2025-04-25
Restrict foreign ownership of Canadian media

"Restrict foreign ownership of Canadian media, introducing clear legislative measures to protect cultural sovereignty, promote ownership diversity, and limit exposure to foreign propaganda or misinformation campaigns." — Change: Vote For It, retrieved 2025-04-25
Create an independent commission to study media ownership, with a plan to break up media monopolies, support local journalism, encourage diverse ownership, and ensure trustworthy, independent news sources

"Create an Independent Commission to study media ownership in Canada, with a clear plan to break up media monopolies, support local journalism, encourage diverse ownership, and ensure Canadians have access to trustworthy, independent news sources." — Change: Vote For It, retrieved 2025-04-25
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Direct all government advertising spending exclusively to Canadian-owned publications and platforms

"Direct all government advertising spending exclusively to Canadian-owned publications and platforms, ensuring federal support prioritizes domestic media and journalism." — Change: Vote For It, retrieved 2025-04-25
Increase sustained, reliable long-term funding for the Local Journalism Initiative

"Increase sustained, reliable long-term funding for the Local Journalism Initiative with a continued focus on Canadian media organizations offering local civic journalism in underserved communities." — Change: Vote For It, retrieved 2025-04-25

Sports

We don't have any Conservative policies on Sports.

Gilbert Joseph Jubinville

PPC candidate in your district

Over 8 million Canadians participate in sports annually, with ~33,000 organizations. Professional leagues generate $5 billion in revenue, while amateur sports rely on volunteers and public funding
PPC advocates reducing government spending.
NHL Teams an thrive without government funding, but amateur and community sports, face closure without 20–30% support. Funding is essential. Once amateur sports are stable, they are to self fund.
Canadian athletes can achieve sustainability through private funding, donations, corporate sponsorships, endowments, and modern fundraising methods such as crowdfunding and patronage platforms.

We don't have any Liberal policies on Sports.

We don't have any NDP policies on Sports.

We don't have any Green policies on Sports.