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NDP promises to increase tax credit for film-TV To better compete with Ontario

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and helps put B.C. and Burnaby president Pete Mitchell in the on the map, she added, noting NDP release, noting B.C. has Wanda Chow tourists still come to visit film the benefit of being in the same wchow@burnabynewsleader.com locations for X-Files and other time zone as Los Angeles. If the New Democrats form hit productions. “Now I may not have to move the next government, it will According to an NDP to Toronto to find work,” said increase its labour tax credit for press release, the initiative Ellie Harvie, a member of the the film and television industry will generate an estimated Union of British Columbia to keep jobs in B.C., many of net provincial revenue of $93 Performers, in a release. BRATI The BC Liberal government them in Burnaby, said Burnaby- million, based on directE and L Deer Lake NDP MLA Kathy spinoff economic activity. has so far declined to increase Corrigan Tuesday. Corrigan noted that its tax credits for the sector She was commenting on it’s not just filmmaking despite lobbying by the B.C. 1979 makes 2013television industry. the announcement, the first jobs—labour film and of its election platform, up about half the cost B.C. Liberal MLA made by BC NDP leader of a production—but Bill Bennett, minister of P O need Adrian Dix earlier that the productions community, sport and cultural D OO T T O T H E Gdevelopment, day that it would increase to buy lumberRto said earlier this CORRIGAN the tax credit on labour build sets and other year that Ontario’s tax credits costs for the industry to materials for costumes, are not sustainable. Bennett 40 per cent for both domestic props and the like. pointed to more than $2 million and foreign productions. Productions also bring provided last year for BC Film That’s up from the current 35 additional customers for + Media, which offers financing RATand marketing support to B per cent tax credit for domestic other local businesses such as I LE productions and 33 per cent for restaurants. domestic projects, and the BC foreign productions. Industry groups applauded Film Commission, a provincial It would allow British the announcement. office that helps producers Columbia to better compete “These changes secure permits, crews and 1979along 2013 against the 25 per cent tax credit with our other competitive shooting locations in B.C. on all film production costs now advantages will level the playing —with files from Tom Fletcher being offered by Ontario, which field, driving film and P OTV OD RT has been “very, very aggressive” production to new heights,” TO THE GO twitter.com/WandaChow in pursing productions in recent said Vancouver Film Studios years, Corrigan said. Last year B.C. lost 3,500 direct and spinoff jobs as a result, while RAT Ontario gained 8,000 EB I L such jobs. Corrigan noted that it was the NDP government of the 1990s 1979 2013 that first introduced the tax credit and one of the key attractions for productions is the specialized and You’re invited to our skilled workforce in B.C., something that will decline if workers WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17TH • 5 - 8 PM have to head to other provinces to find work. at GoodLife locations across Canada Burnaby would Food & Drinks • Demos • GoodLife Giveaways be well positioned to benefit from the Start your good life today increased tax credit as it is home to about 60 per cent of the studio space in the Lower Mainland, * according to the City of (on a 2 year membership) Burnaby website. The additional tax credit is estimated The good life. Made easy. goodlifefitness.com to cost $45 million annually. “It’s a big investment Northgate village co-ed aNd for womeN at a time when there’s not going to be a lot 3433 North rd. of money, this is a very targeted investment to an industry which really Connecting made easy: produces great jobs and *Based on the purchase of a 2 year membership. Bi-weekly payments will commence based on your start date. Applicable produces lots of taxes,” tax applies. No additional fees are required above the regular membership fee. Membership fees vary based on club and the Corrigan said. selected membership option chosen. Offer valid at participating locations only. Please check goodlifefitness.com or with club for hours of operation. Other conditions apply, see club for details. It’s a green industry

Spring festival at Nikkei The Nikkei Centre hosts Celebrate Spring: Festival of Colour on Saturday, April 13, 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., 6688 Southoaks Cr., Burnaby. The family-friendly event features Japanese activities and traditions, including kimono dressings, tea ceremonies and kids crafts. Live performances will showcase traditional Japanese and Korean artists including Sansho Taiko (Japanese drummers), Ryukyu Dance & Taiko (Okinawan dance and music), Sakura Singers (Japanese choir) and the Cheondoong Performing Arts Society (Korean drummers).

Help raise a dog The Pacific Assistance Dogs Society (PADS) is in immediate need of 30 temporary puppy raisers and sitters for several litters of nine-week-old puppies. Raisers are needed to look after them for their first 10 to 14 months of training by housing and caring for them, attending weekly training classes and reinforcing the learning at home. Info: www.pads.ca.

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