Canadian actors have mounted a campaign against Stephen Harper’s approach to cultural policy. But Quebec artists have been more effective on this issue. By focusing on the troubling philosophy behind the government’s positions, and highlighting its potential repercussions, they have given voters a compelling reason to think twice before voting Conservative.
Last night, some of the province’s biggest names held a free concert in Montreal, where a full-length version of a satirical video blasting Harper’s handling of the arts was unveiled.
