Question

The government supports the broadcasting and entertainment industry in Canada in order to __________.

a. ensure that programming is done in both English and French
b. promote a distinct Canadian culture and avoid saturation by US programming
c. promote a failing industry that needs outside economic support
d. regulate and censor the programs that are available

Answer 1

The correct answer is B) promote distinctly Canadian culture and avoid saturation by US programming.

The government supports the broadcasting and entertainment industry in Canada in order to promote distinctly Canadian culture and avoid saturation by US programming.

The CBC is the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. Is the public system of Canadian Radio and television that broadcast in French and English, the two official languages of Canada. As a governmental company, the CBC aims to support programs and events that spread the Canadian culture, traditions, values, history, and customs, to offer Canadians a fine alternative of culture and entertainment.

Answer 2

The third alternative is the template (C).

Canada is an industrialized, rich country with a growing population. The country is US neighbor, which makes him to be a consumer of American programming. This is not interpreted as a bad one, however, the government acts to stimulate Canadian programming and culture. This is a form of public policy, investing in an industry that finds economic difficulties and expansion to revive it.