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Brad WallIf an industry cannot survive at all without a permanent taxpayer subsidy, should the taxpayers subsidize indefinitely? #skpoli2012 Mar 22, 08:14translate
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UnderTheBoTreeWhy yes, @PremierBradWall .. if that industry is of a great service to the public. You talking about the crown owned Saskatchewan Services?Mar 22, 2012 8:15 am
shaniber@PremierBradWall when in return it brings jobs and money to the province... then it should be considered.Mar 22, 2012 8:16 amCrazycatguyTony@PremierBradWall No way. Any private business needs to stand on its own.Mar 22, 2012 8:16 am
jasondfedorchuk@PremierBradWall If that industry is constantly bringing in more money as a result of that subsidy, then YES.Mar 22, 2012 8:16 am- jasondfedorchuk@PremierBradWall Especially if that's the basis for an industry's ability to compete with THE ENTIRE REST OF THE CONTINENT.Mar 22, 2012 8:18 am
- jasondfedorchuk@PremierBradWall The subsidies are not "paying for the business"; they're an incentive for others to BRING US their business.Mar 22, 2012 8:19 am
dauber2010NO! MT @PremierBradWall If an industry cant survive without a permanent taxpayer subsidy, should the taxpayers subsidize indefinitely?Mar 22, 2012 8:19 am
MatttyJames@PremierBradWall So if an industry needs subsidies, instead of encouraging it to become self sufficient, we should just kill it? #skpoliMar 22, 2012 8:20 am- jasondfedorchuk@PremierBradWall I mean, what kind of money have we spent bringing in other businesses? Or trying to get labourers from other countries?Mar 22, 2012 8:20 am
seabass1977@PremierBradWall no let the industry go where they can support themselves. #skpoli #justfriendsMar 22, 2012 8:20 am
QuaniumWeist@PremierBradWall Definitely not. Non-viable industry should be scrapped!Mar 22, 2012 8:20 am
gregscarth@PremierBradWall I guess that depends which industry, and the effects of its demise.Mar 22, 2012 8:21 am- jasondfedorchuk@PremierBradWall Am I to believe that we've done nothing to make our province more appealing to Oil companies? The Mining Industry?Mar 22, 2012 8:21 am
Heather4Regina@PremierBradWall Every $ you spent on the film industry saw $3 to 5 returned to the province. That seems sustainable to me. #skpoliMar 22, 2012 8:21 am
TDellerCBC@PremierBradWall Potash or Film?Mar 22, 2012 8:21 am- MatttyJames@PremierBradWall and if that industry is done for entertainment and provincial pride? If required. Yes. IMO, we should subsidize indefinetlyMar 22, 2012 8:22 am
mdundas44@PremierBradWall are you talking about farming?Mar 22, 2012 8:22 am
timcriddle@PremierBradWall Like the CBC? That's a no-brainer. NO.Mar 22, 2012 8:22 am
BourassaJohn@PremierBradWall Sir please tell Harper to stop integrating Canada into the USA we want to stay Canadians where was our say?Mar 22, 2012 8:23 am
byterman@PremierBradWall it depends on the return to the province from the industry, does it create wealth, jobs or raise our profile?Mar 22, 2012 8:24 am
racingmike18@PremierBradWall I do not believe that a subsidy should last indefinitely they should be there when you first start outMar 22, 2012 8:24 am
SteveOSmith@PremierBradWall I'm sure if you asked @kevinolearytv he'd tell you to drop it like it was hot because its "NOT MAKING ANY MONEY!"Mar 22, 2012 8:24 am- jasondfedorchuk@PremierBradWall Think about the people who've come here to film, gone back to their respective homes, and spread the good word about SK.Mar 22, 2012 8:25 am
theduststorm@PremierBradWall I agree with the decision completely.It is a form of art and should benefit from the consumer and not the taxpayer #skpoliMar 22, 2012 8:25 am- jasondfedorchuk@PremierBradWall Now think about how we've already made international news, giving the impression that we don't want any of their money.Mar 22, 2012 8:25 am
kab0b@PremierBradWall sounds like you would end Welfare if you could... you know since that funded via taxpayers?Mar 22, 2012 8:26 am
SMPIAOffice@PremierBradWall Any industry that can generate the kind of investment results that the SFETC has for the people of #Sask should. #goodbizMar 22, 2012 8:26 am
BisonGuy51@PremierBradWall Aboslutely! Especially if it serves a vital publc interest.Mar 22, 2012 8:27 am
awesomel293@PremierBradWall If you're going to take an ideological stance on anything why not the SLGA's archaic rules. Or you know kidney transplants.Mar 22, 2012 8:27 am
emma_graney@PremierBradWall is the same true for pensioners? Brad... surely you don't want to kill pensioners as well.Mar 22, 2012 8:27 am- awesomel293@PremierBradWall But seriously, when are you guys going to fix the kidney transplant program? It's a disgrace in this province.Mar 22, 2012 8:29 am
- MatttyJames@PremierBradWall and if the industry is for entertainment and provincial pride? If required. IMO, we should subsidize indefinetly #skpoliMar 22, 2012 8:30 am
- byterman@PremierBradWall should we permanently subsidise resource extraction through low royalty rates? #skpoliMar 22, 2012 8:30 am
msnovaa@PremierBradWall One could ask that about the Saskatchewan Mineral Exploration Tax Credit Is it under review? #skpoliMar 22, 2012 8:31 am- Heather4Regina@PremierBradWall Does the Mining Exploration Tax Credit provide the same econ spin offs in other industries as the Film Tax Credit? #skpoliMar 22, 2012 8:32 am
Hnatty19@PremierBradWall not that the budget isn't important....but how rattled are you about Peyton Manning in same div as your Raiders now? #yikesMar 22, 2012 8:32 am- Heather4Regina@PremierBradWall Film Tax Credit is Investment NOT Subsidy. $100M to get $623 Million. #skpoliMar 22, 2012 8:33 am
froesenjeff@PremierBradWall you're absolutely right. It was time to pull the plug. #skpoliMar 22, 2012 8:33 am
PaulWarrCom@PremierBradWall Sir, it's not a subsidy if it brings in foreign capital, at an ROI of 3-5 to 1. It's an investment. Please reconsider.Mar 22, 2012 8:36 am
ghol74@PremierBradWall Can we stop paying for government then?Mar 22, 2012 8:38 am
monicaaaikman@PremierBradWall Even California has film tax credits, oh, and SK mining! Invest $100 mil and you get $623 mil back. Still need more proof?Mar 22, 2012 8:38 am
toddtrann.@PremierBradWall we should apply that thinking to the new art gallery #yxe #skpoliMar 22, 2012 8:41 am
Scooterkarps@PremierBradWall good question. I suppose it depends on what the industry is. ie. educationMar 22, 2012 8:42 am- ghol74@PremierBradWall By that logic, let's stop paying for education, health care, government, police, all culture programs, and roads.Mar 22, 2012 8:42 am
dkindug@PremierBradWall only if it's an essential serviceMar 22, 2012 8:43 am
- Scooterkarps@PremierBradWall and what the industry gives back to the people of the provinceMar 22, 2012 8:45 am
deluxe01@PremierBradWall i guess depends if it is to help it grow to a point sustainability, If there is a reason and a goal then YesMar 22, 2012 8:45 amsaskboy.@PremierBradWall If you feel that way, why does very successful oil industry get huge subsidies? $M for R&D at #UofR for example? #skpoMar 22, 2012 8:49 am
brettcarsonbell@PremierBradWall Do you see tax credits in all industries as subsidies or as investments? #skpoliMar 22, 2012 8:49 am
DaniellaKhoei@PremierBradWall #skpoli no! It needs to be self sufficient those tax dollars would be better spent on schools healthcare and hwys!Mar 22, 2012 8:51 am
christiolsonMy first job out of film school was working on @PremierBradWall's campaign ads. In retrospect, maybe not the best idea.Mar 22, 2012 8:52 am
BCLaraby@PremierBradWall @saskboy Talking about oil?Mar 22, 2012 8:52 am
eileenkh@PremierBradWall are you talking about oil companies?!Mar 22, 2012 8:54 am
QueenieCarmen@PremierBradWall No. I don't know why so many taxpayers in SK seem intent on keeping bad business on life support.Mar 22, 2012 8:58 am
gullygossner84@PremierBradWall If an industry cannot succeed without constant subsidy, there is not a requirement for that industry. #supplydemandMar 22, 2012 8:59 am
EdenBalfour@PremierBradWall Yes. Because it generates far more in taxes than the subsidy is worth. Simple math! It's called "investment"!Mar 22, 2012 9:02 am
emmetmatheson@PremierBradWall why don't we ask Mosaic?Mar 22, 2012 9:03 am- emmetmatheson.@PremierBradWall the industry will survive, just not in Saskatchewan.Mar 22, 2012 9:04 am
wapimaskwa69@PremierBradWall We should not have to subsidize the film industry indefinitely if they can't become self sufficient #skpoli #jglMar 22, 2012 9:04 am
daneimrie@PremierBradWall what about industries that don't need any government subsidy, but still receive them?Mar 22, 2012 9:10 am
mikeinregina@PremierBradWall we subsidize mineral exploration + research & development. we subsidize resource extraction with low royalities. #skpolMar 22, 2012 9:11 am- mikeinregina@PremierBradWall I hope we don't see anymore loan guarantees for sports teams or anymore talk about stadiums. #subsidies #skpoliMar 22, 2012 9:13 am
ajbaker1@PremierBradWall Do your homework. Of $6M spent in SK the credit is $1M. How is that not a good investment?
#skpoliMar 22, 2012 9:33 am
sjfraser13@PremierBradWall they still farm hereMar 22, 2012 9:43 am
GrantWJ@PremierBradWall so you're all for letting Air Canada die then?Mar 22, 2012 9:44 am
LaniganDarin@PremierBradWall It seems to work in every other province in the country! Way to kill an industry!Mar 22, 2012 9:49 am- LaniganDarin@PremierBradWall I'd also say it's a fair assumption that it was an industry that the majority of taxpayers had no problem "subsidizing".Mar 22, 2012 9:50 am
- LaniganDarin@PremierBradWall The film industry in the province ignited some Saskie pride, we could hang our hats on Corner Gas and Little Mosque, etc.Mar 22, 2012 9:52 am
- LaniganDarin@PremierBradWall Now you're left with a big vacant soundstage on College and Broad. Perhaps you could sell it to Mosaic Corp for some beads!Mar 22, 2012 9:53 am
danknight3@PremierBradWall
Should the taxpayer subsidize at all?
Business is abt investors taking risk and reaping the rewards of said risk.Mar 22, 2012 10:03 am
jaydenpfeifer.@PremierBradWall that's a genuinely solid question Brad. Have you asked it to the oil & gas industry?Mar 22, 2012 10:05 am
hicksbw@PremierBradWall no way. let's stick to what we're good at. think growth, not sustinence.Mar 22, 2012 10:07 am
jondfriesen@PremierBradWall how about never subsidising any industry for any amount of money for any amount of time? I would go for that.Mar 22, 2012 10:17 am
pau1234la@PremierBradWall I don't like you.Mar 22, 2012 10:22 am- pau1234la@PremierBradWall You should order universities to cut their media production programs, since any film degree is useless in this province.Mar 22, 2012 10:33 am
- pau1234la@PremierBradWall Save the poor dreamers, like me, some money and heartache upon realization that we can't use our earned education at home.Mar 22, 2012 10:34 am
KellyBalon@PremierBradWall if there is a return on investment yes! Look at the numbers. 6x roi from #sfetc.Mar 22, 2012 10:36 am- pau1234la@PremierBradWall We'll call this the "Saskatchewan DISadvantage" for sake of argument. #skpoliMar 22, 2012 10:37 am
somesonglyric@PremierBradWall I've spent more time trying to come up with a response to this statement than you probably spend on making your decisions.Mar 22, 2012 10:41 am
JoelleAdams@PremierBradWall absolutely not!Mar 22, 2012 10:51 am
brownejay@PremierBradWall How much does the film industry produce for private business? Do the tax cuts offset the economic benefit?Mar 22, 2012 10:53 am
Myevas@PremierBradWall Corner Gas put SK on the map. Isn't that a boon for our great province. Vancouver took time-too subsidies there also.Mar 22, 2012 10:58 am
_thomasle@PremierBradWall Simon Sinek: How great leaders inspire action http://t.co/kJzGMhJv - how about we start with why? not the subsidyMar 22, 2012 11:16 am
CrissyLeeVP@PremierBradWall YES! especially when the ROI of that industry revives back into the taxpayers province, cities & daily lives #thebigpicMar 22, 2012 11:25 am
cromags@PremierBradWall You're going to use that argument to obliterate every arts and culture development program possible, aren't you? Shameful.Mar 22, 2012 11:32 am
terrymialkowsky@PremierBradWall Houses are built where people actually live, film/tv productions go where the best subsidies are.Mar 22, 2012 11:32 am
johnkapp.@PremierBradWall Why do we subsidize natural resource extraction? It's the most profitable game in town, if they ... http://t.co/16Zqf40bMar 22, 2012 11:36 am
warmandpunchy.@PremierBradWall HMMMMM GOOD QUESTIONMar 22, 2012 11:51 am- PaulWarrCom@PremierBradWall Will you confirm that this decision was based on economics rather than ideology?Mar 22, 2012 11:52 am
passmoreJoel@PremierBradWall that's a good question to ask the oil and gas industry. I wonder what will happen when the boom ends in 2016...Mar 22, 2012 12:09 pm
RealCdnAngel@PremierBradWall say goodbye to my tax $. As soon as I can manage it, back to AB I go.Mar 22, 2012 12:47 pm- RealCdnAngel@PremierBradWall Do you realize the loss in income tax alone when we all leave this shit hole?Mar 22, 2012 12:49 pm
evaimages@PremierBradWall does that same rule apply to mining and agriculture industries?Mar 22, 2012 1:25 pm
deeskeez@PremierBradWall Depends on the social utility of the industry. If it goes little to promote society's goals, then definitely not.Mar 22, 2012 1:34 pm
JennKSharp.@PremierBradWall Valid argument - what do those in SK film industry think? @karmafilmMar 22, 2012 1:44 pm- trthsrltv@PremierBradWall the Military Industry seems to me to be one.Mar 22, 2012 2:01 pm
hansen237732@PremierBradWall Most of our creative people will move. Please rethink your decision. It shouldn't always be about dollars and cents.Mar 22, 2012 2:06 pm
FarmerEllis@PremierBradWall Great job on the Budget Thanks to you the entire planet knows Saskatchewan is were it's at Thank you for your sacrifices.Mar 22, 2012 3:05 pm
LindaPayeur@PremierBradWall Do you not subsidize agriculture?Mar 22, 2012 3:22 pm
harvestking@PremierBradWall Your cabinet should explain to you how our industry actually works, and what the return is on your investmentMar 22, 2012 3:42 pm
jamesonkj@PremierBradWall if the numbers about a solid ROI are true then I fail to see a problem in the subsidy.Mar 22, 2012 4:04 pm- jamesonkj@PremierBradWall other provinces see the benefits, BC and Ontario go w/o saying. what are we seeing that apparently everyone else is not?Mar 22, 2012 4:07 pm
- jamesonkj@PremierBradWall answer: def not. But if the financial rtn is there. And we aren't throwing cah into a black hole. I don't see the harm.Mar 22, 2012 4:09 pm
- jamesonkj@PremierBradWall seeing jobs and investment albeit on a smaller scale, leave the prov to say, Manitoba is sad. Regardless of the industry.Mar 22, 2012 4:09 pm
lloydjordo@PremierBradWall would that mean we're supporting a failing business?Mar 22, 2012 4:11 pm
roxdar33@PremierBradWall are you threatened by the mayor of swagger ville coming to Regina? #GoRiders #CFLMar 22, 2012 4:12 pm
dadadavideo@PremierBradWall - That's a good question for the oil and gas industry!Mar 22, 2012 4:40 pm
iseemovies@PremierBradWall if that subsidy returns more dollars than invests why not?Mar 22, 2012 5:33 pm
cdnjay@PremierBradWall Taxpayers understand that different industries can bear different levels of taxation.Mar 22, 2012 6:31 pm- cdnjay@PremierBradWall We need to ensure we keep a diverse economy through the resource boom.Mar 22, 2012 6:32 pm
leftdog@PremierBradWall You mean like the taxpayer funded subsidy you give the Potash Industry? http://t.co/CKXKwaJ9 #skpoliMar 22, 2012 6:56 pm
GrahamSReid@PremierBradWall hereMar 22, 2012 6:59 pm- GrahamSReid@PremierBradWall you're unintelligent. That industry actually makes money. The tax credit creates a competitive place so people make filmsMar 22, 2012 6:59 pm
prairiegirlsk@PremierBradWall absolutely not!Mar 22, 2012 7:02 pm- evaimages@PremierBradWall subsidy is $ paid to an economic sector, a tax credit is a sum deducted from the total amount a taxpayer owes to the stateMar 22, 2012 7:17 pm
SaskWellBeingDoes anything survive without taxpayer subsidies? Even our largest industries are subsidized, Mr. @PremierBradWallMar 22, 2012 7:33 pm- SaskWellBeingBut we get it, you had to make #toughdecisions under a surplus, sending the creative members of our family packing. @PremierBradWallMar 22, 2012 7:34 pm
- SaskWellBeingThe creative members of our family who created jobs with the money they were given in the film industry. @PremierBradWallMar 22, 2012 7:35 pm
SonjaCliftonRem@PremierBradWall Film tax credit is not a handout.Credit is issued when productions are made. Production=Massive local economic spinoff.Mar 22, 2012 8:06 pm
ddgrunau@PremierBradWall I'd say an industry should make it on its ownMar 22, 2012 8:33 pm- LindaPayeur@PremierBradWall have you read your cultural paper your gov prepped supporting the industry?Mar 22, 2012 9:13 pm
- LindaPayeur@PremierBradWall pg 2&3 reflections gov docMar 22, 2012 9:14 pm
ColinMcneil@PremierBradWall Every other govt does invest this way, because they compete for the economic spin-off benefits. Sk will be uncompetitive.Mar 22, 2012 9:30 pmwildfiremystic1@PremierBradWall all the players make money off their product but need my tax $ ???? I THINK NOT!!!Mar 22, 2012 10:06 pm
jendeppeler@PremierBradWall sorry, can't back you on this one. Govt has been subsidizing farmers for longer than I've been alive #skpoliMar 22, 2012 10:37 pm
opiatepix@PremierBradWall I filmed my $1 million film in Sk in 2009 b/c of the tax credits. Most of that money stayed there. Don't be shortsighted.Mar 22, 2012 10:55 pm
ATraquair@PremierBradWall Everywhere film is made its subsidized. If no subsidy, no film. Turn off your TV..no more Jersey Shore. #skpoliMar 22, 2012 10:57 pm
boykelsey@PremierBradWall Who benefits... and who pays? No, is the moral answer to your question, IMO.Mar 22, 2012 11:13 pm- cromagsHey @PremierBradWall, who do you plan on hiring to film your next round of campaign ads when every qualified pro has been forced to move?Mar 22, 2012 11:43 pm
LilDeuceDeuce@PremierBradWall I'm a film composer, SK born and raised. I don't want to uproot my family, but cutting the SFETC will cripple my livelihoodMar 23, 2012 12:47 am
maryrb@PremierBradWall If taxpayers are getting a return on their investment, why not subsidize/invest? Does film industry generate taxes or not?Mar 23, 2012 3:53 am- maryrb@PremierBradWall Generally: yes, many things taxpayers should subsidize "indefinitely" for benefit of democracy. Eg health, edu, culture.Mar 23, 2012 3:55 am
mariandonnelly@PremierBradWall absolutely. SaskTourism, REDA, film Tax Credit cuts are three bad decisions for Sask. Really bad. Please rethink. #skpoliMar 23, 2012 6:41 am
aaronhursh@PremierBradWall It produces jobs, money from outside SK, tourism, and a creative voice in Canada - so, absolutely.Mar 23, 2012 7:52 am- RealCdnAngel@PremierBradWall you won't be using any of my tax dollars. As soon as I can, I'm leaving this province. #skpoliMar 23, 2012 8:26 am
victor_creator@PremierBradWall <Thank You Brad,your short-sightedness may drive some production down here to Nova Scotia,our credits are alive and wellMar 23, 2012 8:51 am
ShannonJardine@PremierBradWall Yes, because it brings in the majority of its money from out of province and creates huge economic spinoff here.Mar 23, 2012 9:37 amljehouseman@PremierBradWall Let's ask EVERY OTHER PROVINCE that has an employmnt tax credit. Instead of ruining livelihoods of ppl who inspire culture.Mar 23, 2012 10:06 am
Yens_Pedersen@PremierBradWall ummm, like farming?Mar 23, 2012 10:18 am- Yens_Pedersen@PremierBradWall ummm, like tarsands?Mar 23, 2012 10:19 am
- Yens_Pedersen@PremierBradWall ummm, like nuclear?Mar 23, 2012 10:19 am
GeordieGescha@PremierBradWall the government has a vast array of programs and subsidies for the oil, gas, and mining industries, should they stand alone?Mar 23, 2012 11:42 am- tork4535@PremierBradWall Like STC?Mar 23, 2012 12:24 pm
wcdixonUm http://t.co/Cce8A4JN MT @PremierBradWall If an industry cannot survive without taxpayer subsidy, should taxpayers subsidize indefinitely?Mar 23, 2012 12:29 pm- CrissyLeeVP@PremierBradWall Have you seen this?? ...http://www.behindthenumbers.ca/2012/03/23/brad-walls-wonderful-world-of-laissez-faire/
Thoughts??Mar 23, 2012 12:49 pm
RyanPaulBlack@PremierBradWall If a premier kills an industry that puts back more than it takes at a rate of 5-1, should taxpayers tolerate indefinitely?Mar 23, 2012 1:05 pm
aidenvfx@PremierBradWall Not when a producer can go to MB or AB and get the tax credit. Why would a producer pay 100% wages in SK?Mar 23, 2012 1:21 pm
CRamduttSingh@PremierBradWall film is a passion an art and a way of life Its my way of life I eat sleep and breathe the art of film everyday. #dreamkillMar 23, 2012 1:23 pm
TheSpirit_I am a student at the U of R but that might all change because @PremierBradWall wants to be a Nazi.Mar 23, 2012 1:41 pm
AllanRoeherHaving a great time set with a professional crew for the first time! Now possibly the last thanks to @PremierBradWall http://t.co/7hXBhy4SMar 23, 2012 1:52 pm
DerekJFinnik@PremierBradWall Funny you ask... Farming, dairy producers, egg, mining, just to name a few... Drop their subsidies and see what happens...Mar 23, 2012 1:56 pm
Packer_man@PremierBradWall. I voted for you but if you don't at least talk with @BrentButt re the axing of film credit then you've lost my supportMar 23, 2012 4:49 pm
NoelChevalier@PremierBradWall Yes, if the industry is worth keeping. The film industry in Saskatchewan gives far more than it receives.Mar 23, 2012 5:03 pm
NykeasNotebook@PremierBradWall What about Healthcare? And, according to InSecurity, the government got back $6 for every $1-sounds like a good return, no?Mar 23, 2012 5:04 pm- NoelChevalier@PremierBradWall I would be ashamed to live in a province that only cared about bottom lines and economic growth.Mar 23, 2012 5:04 pm
- NykeasNotebook@PremierBradWall This is definitely going to make young, creative people leave the province-we will only be able to provide trades jobs. :-(Mar 23, 2012 5:05 pm
- NoelChevalier@PremierBradWall The Sask. film industry has enjoyed critical and popular success--to kill it now is astonishingly short sighted.Mar 23, 2012 5:06 pm
- NoelChevalier@PremierBradWall Or is this really just about getting rid of artists and others who don't represent your narrow definition of "industry"?Mar 23, 2012 5:07 pm
Steve_Champagne@PremierBradWall kind of like farmers, right? #skbudget #artscutsMar 23, 2012 6:02 pm
duchkal@PremierBradWall R u cutting all industries that survive on taxpayers subsidy then cause I believe most of Corp CND is taypayer subsidized.Mar 23, 2012 6:08 pm
robynmariek@PremierBradWall by cutting funding to #saskfilm university students are questioning if we should stay in this province. Or if we even can.Mar 23, 2012 6:13 pm
rahrahband@PremierBradWall Yes, when that subsidy brings in 6 times the economic return to the province..Mar 23, 2012 6:20 pm
geekgirl00@PremierBradWall the taxpayer does not subsidize. You don't even have your facts straight sir. #skpoli @SaveSaskFilmMar 23, 2012 6:25 pm
CutterWilliam@PremierBradWall So when can we look forward to taxpayer emancipation from forever funding your friends on the farm?Mar 23, 2012 6:49 pm
TriciaLeah@PremierBradWall But then why does every other province have a tax credit? Why did NB reinstate theirs?Mar 23, 2012 9:33 pm
jennaleehyde@PremierBradWall Saskatchewan is now the only province in Canada without this tax credit program.How are you prepared to keep the arts here?Mar 23, 2012 10:27 pm
Adrianedsondean@PremierBradWall The film industry bring in millions of dollars from outside the province. Rather see these $ flow through SK than AB or MB!Mar 23, 2012 11:33 pm- JackThomson5@PremierBradWall Taxpayers have paid for your salary for close to your entire adult life. What will you do about that? @MMandrykMar 24, 2012 3:55 am
shannonheather@PremierBradWall depends on the industry and what that industry does for its citizens! If it enriches their lives then YESMar 24, 2012 9:19 am- dadadavideoAnyone cheering the end of potash or oil industry would be labeled a terrorist. But it's OK to kill film industry? #skpoli @PremierBradWallMar 24, 2012 9:44 am
nicoleroeher@PremierBradWall heck yes. unless of course you want the industry to die & the people of saskatchewan to move away #yourcall #savesaskfiMar 24, 2012 2:18 pm
mikefouhse@PremierBradWall. I have been a supporter since day 1, this movie tax credit cancel is very disappointing. May change my voteMar 24, 2012 3:36 pm- evaimages@PremierBradWall No they shouldn't, oil/gas and mining should be able to make it on their own by now #skpoliMar 24, 2012 3:42 pm
- LindaPayeur@PremierBradWall well that eliminates most of the industries within this province if you opt for that angle.Mar 24, 2012 3:56 pm
- LindaPayeur@PremierBradWall You subsidize oil, all agriculture, trucks, etc? You moving?Mar 24, 2012 3:57 pm
- Porkswife@PremierBradWall Countless jobs lost - a big impact ot other Saskatchewan business - this decision is deeply disapointing!Mar 24, 2012 7:24 pm
- FarmerEllis@PremierBradWall Margareet thinks "MillerGenuineDraft costs too much here in Swift Current?". Any thoughts on that Brad?Mar 24, 2012 7:48 pm
caleval@PremierBradWall No. Especially when they actually say give much more to just hope 4 success. SK can't afford "much more" so best get out.Mar 24, 2012 10:07 pm- CutterWilliam@PremierBradWall You tell us. How many $$$billions have we spent subsidizing SK ag? Why subsidize that indefinitely?Mar 24, 2012 10:38 pm
- iseemovies@PremierBradWall to be clear this is more of an investment than a subsidy. There is a great ROI for Saskatchewan not money down the drain.Mar 25, 2012 10:43 am
- Packer_man@PremierBradWall #skpoli. Come on Mr Premier. Make a statement. YOUR LOSING VOTESMar 25, 2012 10:45 am
JStecyk11@PremierBradWall #skpoli. Next week I travel to Europe to promote SK programming. Would like to continue promoting the Province as well.Mar 25, 2012 10:51 am
JJ_Ramone@PremierBradWall #dontendsaskfilm Every other province in Canada has this film tax credit because it this brings money into the province.Mar 25, 2012 10:58 am- JJ_Ramone@PremierBradWall #dontendsaskfilm Every other province in Canada has this film tax credit because this brings money into each province.Mar 25, 2012 11:03 am
PrincipalNorth@PremierBradWall Is gov't a industry subsidized by tax dollars?Mar 25, 2012 11:07 am
k_mrazek@PremierBradWall..... Perhaps our premier should do a quick study on our province’s economy before he feels the urge to tweet in the future.Mar 25, 2012 11:51 am- wjstart@PremierBradWall Yes. If the net benefit to the province is a positive one, which emphatically it is.Mar 25, 2012 12:58 pm
AsSaneAsLuna@PremierBradWall Way to tell me, as a filmmaker, I'm no longer welcome in my home province. I knew moving to Alberta was the right choice.Mar 25, 2012 2:47 pm
walkintotempole@PremierBradWall
Industry or business? The Synchrotron is industry and it will NEVER turn a profit, how much have you pumped into it?Mar 25, 2012 5:03 pm- hansen237732@PremierBradWall please don't kill it! I know you are a champion of this province. Go with your gut. We will be the only province without itMar 25, 2012 6:07 pm
geokaren@PremierBradWall does that go for agriculture too??Mar 25, 2012 7:33 pm
MrCanuck78@PremierBradWall mr wall how come u never talk about the oil and gas industry in saskatchewan ???Mar 25, 2012 7:48 pm
radlady@PremierBradWall if it was coming directly out of pocket - no - but a taxcredit like this helps all taxpayers and builds business #seftcMar 25, 2012 10:18 pm- radladyConstituent Brian Dueck is 827 @PremierBradWall #whatsurnumber RT Petition in support of the #SFETC >> http://t.co/8Jw7ZAXY #Mar 25, 2012 11:36 pm
MattiasGraham@PremierBradWall Hollywood throttles the film industry. Without subsidies we would have no Canadian film production and therefore, no voice.Mar 26, 2012 7:47 am- opiatepix@PremierBradWall I had a choice: filming my feature in SK or MB. I picked SK for the great tax incentives and seasoned film crews. #skpoliMar 26, 2012 3:27 pm
57dana@PremierBradWall No subsidies. Esp. not the industry that has govts. throughout N.A. outbidding each other with tax dollars #opm #skpoliMar 26, 2012 6:26 pm
HerriotMusic@PremierBradWall did you cut all your subsidies to industries that rely on them? Or just the one for the film industry? #skpoliMar 26, 2012 8:03 pm
megzrankin@PremierBradWall Yes, because it brings business into the province. you are an idiot.Mar 27, 2012 9:25 am- megzrankin@PremierBradWall if you knew anything about business outside of oil and potash you would not have made such an ignorant post.Mar 27, 2012 9:27 am
- ryrad8@PremierBradWall Cause you know it's not like Farmers ever needed money from the government, but that's not a big enough part of Sask?Mar 27, 2012 4:21 pm
damnnear121@PremierBradWall turning Saskatchewan back to a resource based economy - the Saskatchewan wayMar 28, 2012 7:50 am
s5racing@PremierBradWall seriously? Oil, potash, farmers, do we need to go on?Mar 28, 2012 12:08 pm- not_truth@PremierBradWall so this means you'll be ending the grants to horse racing? #saskpoliMar 28, 2012 10:11 pm
ECraigLothian@PremierBradWall ..... hmmmm, does that mean that tax credits for Labour Sponsored Venture Funds are next??Mar 31, 2012 7:34 am
toddintune@PremierBradWall Mr Premier, I plan on asking you on John Gormley why agriculture gets a boatload of subsidies. Because, as you said...Apr 01, 2012 5:04 pm- toddintune@PremierBradWall: "If an industry cannot survive at all without a permanent taxpayer subsidy, should the taxpayers subsidize indefinitely?"Apr 01, 2012 5:05 pm
michertz@PremierBradWall like Football?May 10, 2012 3:53 pm
ReginaPosterBoy@PremierBradWall If tax payers can expect a good return on their investment as they have so far with the film industry, absolutely. #skpoliMay 10, 2012 4:08 pm
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