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30% of a radio stations output must be of Canadian Content”


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6 Responses to “30% of a radio stations output must be of Canadian Content””

Comment from Keith Conroy
Time April 16, 2011 at 10:03 pm

How exactly is this stupid? I am Canadian and if we didn’t make a conscious (and legislated) effort to keep our culture, we would be swamped by the U.S., with 10 times our population.

Comment from Mike
Time July 26, 2011 at 10:54 pm

I totally agree with Keith.

Comment from Melvin
Time August 15, 2011 at 2:47 pm

This actually isn’t a stupid law.Maybe for Americans but not for us “Eh-goers” known as Canadians

Comment from Erin
Time September 6, 2011 at 7:56 pm

I LOVE THIS LAW! it’s awesome because there are so many canadian bands and singers that dont get enough recognition (eg. Hollerado, Tokyo Police Club, and Alexisonfire even tough they recently broke up ):)
i think it’s great because idk about you guys, but canadian artists are the BEST.
and im canadian btw :)
and check out some of the bands i mentioned, they’re awesome :)

Comment from Jay
Time September 15, 2011 at 2:06 pm

This is not a stupid law…

Comment from Alice
Time December 13, 2011 at 7:48 pm

I agree. This law makes complete sense. Canada has to struggle as it is with competition from the US. This is a way to protect Canadian artists and preserve our culture.

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