We appreciate the best that Hollywood has to offer. In Canada, we also know, however, that culture is more than entertainment. In a globalized marketplace, in an era of rapid technological change, Canadians have acted and will act to address our interests and to ensure Canadians have access to Canadian culture. After all, culture is what makes life worth living. Culture is the heritage left to us by our ancestors, one which we in turn pass on to our children.
Culture forms the very basis of society.
Culture is what inspires us as human beings. Cultural diversity is as important for human beings as biodiversity is for all species on the planet. Cultural development is as important as economic and social development for the well-being of humanity. We are extraordinarily fortunate to live in an era when artists, performers, creators and producers have expanded their horizons to span the globe. We are fortunate to live in a time when transportation and communications allow us exposure to phenomenal cultural experiences.