@CosmicS You make a good point however the TV?Film Industry also contribute almost $20 billion to the economy. If we value a growing economy sometimes incentives must be offered to remain competitive with other jurisdictions.

Also, tens of thousands of people are no longer working because TV?film work has all but dried up in BC.

When the NDP introduced a tax credit for this industry back in the 1990's if I remember correctly TV/Film contributed under $1 billion to the economy. And yes it was the NDP who helped keep and kick off this industry in BC...believe it or not!

It is a worthwhile investment. Thinking outside the box may be required and the film industry does understand the economics of the situation and are not asking for a lot just a fairly even playing field.

For instance in other provinces TV and Film are PST exempt industries but NOT here in BC.

BC is already shedding people and jobs regardless of what the governments advertisements and jobs plans otherwise state especially, young university educated people...no jobs and cost of living too high!