What I Find Offensive
Is the government deciding what is artistically offensive.
Canada’s arts community is condemning proposed changes to the Income Tax Act that would allow the federal government to pull financial help for film or television programs that it finds offensive or not in the public interest.
Get ready to kiss our most entertaining independent Canadian productions good-bye.
Does this mean no Men With Brooms 2?
Nothing to worry about. The conservative bloggers who’ve been shrieking about the persecution of such luminaries as St. Ezra will be protesting this momentarily. The notion of political control being exercised over arts and media will certainly appal them.
Any minute now.
Yup. Comin’ soon.
Don’t be silly, Bal. St. Ezra and his free speech crusaders are all too busy right now attending this rally.
Defend the Right to Organize on Campus! Two weeks ago, the McMaster Provost office, second in authority to that of the President’s office, announced that student clubs were banned from using the term “Israeli Apartheid” (see statement from McMaster students below). On Friday, 29th February, students at McMaster are holding a public forum to protest this unprecedented attack on the right to, academic freedom and the right to organize. They need your support! Free buses will be leaving to McMaster from University of Toronto, Ryerson University and York University to attend this important meeting.
Get ready to kiss our most entertaining independent Canadian productions good-bye.
I wonder if Trailer Park Boys will be the first on the chopping block.
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