I''ve been wanting to produce this video called ''Girl alone at night in the dark on a street in Montreal.'' It would be broadcast live over whatever TV stations would be willing to broadcast it, and essentially, I would call in to the station with my video-cell phone and broadcast my exact location and talk about what I see.
My question is this: Would the Heritage Ministry be able to withhold tax credits from me if this production was considered ''contrary to public policy,'' or I guess ''violent.'' Because in reality, the project could potentially turn violent. You know, 'cause I'm a woman who would be alone in the dark, outside, at night, broadcasting my location to who ever happens to be watching. Anyway, yeah, so what does Bill C-10 mean for my concept? Would I be censored? Could I still get tax credits from the Heritage Ministry if I produced this?
Furthermore, would I be inclined to self-censor, or not pursue my idea at all because I know the idea won't be supported by whoever make the decisions? I know it's not really the government's job to tell me how I'd react, but I thought someone might have some insight.
Whoever wrote Bill C-10 must know a lot about this stuff, and I know all these rules in the bill are based on the interests of all Canadians. Whoever drafted this stuff up must feel a great responsibility to their electorate to be fair, just, and representative. So could someone please tell me who to contact, or what internet form to fill out to get more information?
Thanks,
Joanne Penhale



