Film industry says deal reached on changes to nova scotia. Users who reposted premier stephen mcneil on film tax credit. Rather than protest at home, many filmindustry workers have left the province for work. Page managers reserve the right to remove comments or users that do not follow. Diana caroline whalen born november 20, 1956 is a canadian politician, who represented the electoral district of halifax clayton park in the nova scotia house of assembly from 200320, and clayton park west from 202017, as a member of the nova scotia liberal party. Apr, 2015 the liberal governments decision to slash the film industry tax credit broke an election promise made by stephen mcneil during the final days of the 20 election campaign. Apr, 2015 the politician was stephen mcneil, now the provinces premier.
Stretch says mcneil broke his word last week when he tabled a budget measure that effectively kills a tax credit that most other. Mcneil said unlike the film tax credit, the digital media tax credit was maintained because it led to fulltime, permanent jobs. In fact mcneil ran against the very programs he is now touting. They are rightfully disappointed that stephen mcneil has not been the premier he promised to be. Stephen mcneil vowed to keep nova scotia film tax credit in. Mcneil open to hearing proposals from film industry over. Stephen selznick, a torontobased lawyer who acts as a consultant for film and tv producers, says the refundable tax credit system, which includes a federal component, is expensive but it. Nova scotias new film incentive will go ahead july 1 despite objections. Today, jamie baillie moved to restore investor confidence and stability to film production in nova scotia by bringing back a refundable film tax credit. Mcneil heading to polls with damage control budget pc. Application policies, who qualifies, what kind of productions qualifies, how to apply, and more. Ndp would reinstate nova scotia film tax credit, programs.
Weve taken an inefficient subsidy that only generated more revenue than we paid out and reworked it into a leaner, cheaper, confusing tangle of regulations and in the process redefined success. May 12, 2017 progressive conservative candidate for chesterst. Stephen mcneil, as opposition leader, talked about the importance of the film and digital media tax credit to bringing jobs to nova scotia. Mcneil and whalen only supporters of film tax credit slash. Stephen mcneil mla born november 10, 1964 is a canadian politician who is the 28th and. Premier stephen mcneil on film tax credit soundcloud. Film tax credit cut botched by stephen mcneil, says graham.
The liberal governments decision to slash the film industry tax credit broke an election promise made by stephen mcneil during the final days. Nova scotia premier stephen mcneil is coming under fire from a local film production company for comments he made following thursdays cabinet meeting. I steve macneil will extend the film tax credit if i win the election. Over the years it has steadily increased, reaching 50 to 65 percent of labour costs in 2010. Canadas film, tv tax credits targeted by cashstrapped provinces. Weed and alcohol are too close for comfort in nova scotia. The public relations campaign waged by the liberal government of stephen mcneil against the film and television industry in this province over the past year has been a textbook example of swiftboating. Nova scotias progressive conservatives are promising to bring back a refundable film tax credit if elected may 30, taking aim at the creativeindustry workers the tories need to win over if. Stephen mcneil in 2012 supporting the film tax credit youtube. The budget provided for the elimination of the crown agency film and creative industries nova scotia, as well as an overhaul of the longstanding nova scotia film tax credit.
Quiet on the set a year after stephen mcneils fateful. The big picture is beyond the scope of this column. Apr 12, 2015 the politician was stephen mcneil, now the provinces premier. Stephen mcneil in 2012 supporting the film tax credit. Stephen mcneils spin wont revive the film industry his government destroyed.
Nova scotia has seriously pissed off the trailer park boys with a. Stretch says mcneil broke his word last week when he tabled a budget measure that effectively kills a tax credit that most other provinces are still offering the film and tv industry. Aug 14, 2018 when stephen mcneil s government closed the books on the 20172018 fiscal year last month, it marked the official end of nova scotias film tax credit. Joy awards are coming starting in october, no awards in september at atlantic film festival. And then all hell broke loose in april, 2015, when the liberal government of stephen mcneil released a budget that contained massive cuts to the nova scotia film industry, including the closing down of film and creative industries nova scotia and the slashing of the film tax credit to levels that were simply unworkable for producers. Mcneil open to hearing proposals from film industry over tax. Film tax credits by state map kpm film credit advisors.
Stephen mcneil wikimili, the best wikipedia reader. The sad part about all this is mcneils government has literally done nothing on carbon emissions. As the credit has grown, so has the film industry and its contribution to nova scotias economy. Like those in other jurisdictions fitc was operated as a payroll rebate, and had been shown to return more benefit to the province than it cost in 2008. During the 20 election campaign, stephen mcneil talked about the importance of film and the sound industrys. Apr 12, 2016 stephen mcneils film dream you have to make believe metro halifax to hear him spin it, youd think stephen mcneil lived inside the fantasy bubble of film and television instead of outside, systematically decimating the realworld industry that creates screen magic. Stephen mcneils political instinct has deserted him on the film tax credit, writes political analyst graham steele.
Find stephen mcneils phone number, address, and email on spokeo, the leading online directory for contact information. Eryn foster needs your help with the honourable stephen mcneil, premier of nova scotia. Canadas film, tv tax credits targeted by cashstrapped. Ndp would reinstate nova scotia film tax credit, programs cut. The first term of stephen mcneil s liberal government was punctuated by a series of big moves that led to big fights. Alberta offer some form of refundable tax credit and. He has also represented the riding of annapolis in the nova scotia house of assembly since 2003 and has been the leader of the nova scotia liberal party since 2007. Canadas film and tv tax credits targeted by cashstrapped.
Premier stephen mcneils contentious move to cut the lucrative film tax credit a refundable credit for labour costs directly related to the production of films in the province drew ire from the industry and a range of prominent actors, including william shatner and the trailer park boys. Stephen mcneil vowed to keep nova scotia film tax credit. The math is simple, explained the pittsburgh postgazette in a jan. Nova scotias film industry rallying for tax credit at legislature. Im reposting in on my blog in 20 and its possible that the rules have changed. Nova scotia film industry tax credit slashed by liberal government. Apr 12, 2015 stephen selznick, a torontobased lawyer who acts as a consultant for film and tv producers, says the refundable tax credit system, which includes a federal component, is expensive but it works. Halifax premier stephen mcneil defended changes to the provinces film tax credit again on thursday, after two industryrelated businesses said the lack of business created by the changes has chased them from the region. As it currently stands, the credit allows qualifying productions to claim up to 65. Stephen mcneils film dream you have to make believe. Stephen mcneil s political instinct has deserted him on the film tax credit, writes political analyst graham steele. In fact mcneil ran against the very programs he is now touting as the reason his province shouldnt pay a carbon tax. The first term of stephen mcneils liberal government was punctuated by a series of big moves that led to big fights.
Last week, in a prebudget speech the ns minister of finance threatened significant changes to the film and tv tax credit that could devastate the provincial. Canadian film, tv tax credits drying up as provinces seek to. Theres something unusual about the flap over the downgrading of nova scotias film tax credit, accoring to roger taylor of the chronicle herald. Users who like premier stephen mcneil on film tax credit. May 05, 2017 premier stephen mcneil s contentious move to cut the lucrative film tax credit a refundable credit for labour costs directly related to the production of films in the province drew ire from. Stephen mcneil said wednesday that he is willing to hear a counterproposal from the film industry over changes to the film tax credit, but only if it makes sense for the provinces finances. Stephen mcneil made a clear promise in the 20 election to continue the film industry tax credit for another 5 years. The joy awards have been caught in the collateral consequences of this crisis. We have a fund that is affordable to the people of nova scotia, one that we believe is fair to the industry, said mcneil. The liberal governments decision to slash the film industry tax credit broke an election promise made by stephen mcneil during the final days of the 20 election campaign. Cant stephen mcneil be charged with breach of contract considering that there has been an exchange of of services i.
But mcneil said the nova scotia film and television production incentive fund, which replaced the film tax credit, has been a hit. Weed and alcohol are too close for comfort in nova scotia by selling cannabis through nslc stores, premier stephen mcneils government is ignoring healthy advice and common sense. Nova scotia liberal leader stephen mcneil promised to extend the film tax credit on october 20. Stephen mcneil wikipedias stephen mcneil as translated. Apr 15, 2015 stephen mcneil said wednesday that he is willing to hear a counterproposal from the film industry over changes to the film tax credit, but only if it makes sense for the provinces finances.
Canadian film, tv tax credits drying up as provinces seek. Its been a year since the government of nova scotias surreal. Its replacement the nova scotia film and television incentive fund has been an abysmal failure. Quiet on the set a year after stephen mcneils fateful budget. Find stephen mcneils phone number, address, and email on spokeo, the leading people search directory for contact information and public records. Apr 12, 2016 april 12, 2016 october 11, 2016 paul andrew kimball 3 comments bad governnance, diana whalen, iain rankin, liberal party of nova scotia, nova scotia film industry, nova scotia film tax credit, stephen mcneil, swiftboating. He cited the stephen king horror series the mist, which was. Nova scotias film industry rallying for tax credit at. Film tax credit cut botched by stephen mcneil, says graham steele. Nova scotia film tax credit community editorial featured film politics. Apr 23, 2015 film industry says deal reached on changes to nova scotia film tax credit. Do you have any regrets about how you handled the film tax credit. The sad part about all this is mcneil s government has literally done nothing on carbon emissions. The film industry tax credit fitc was established in 1995 as a refundable credit of 15 percent of film production costs and 30 percent of labour costs.
View stephen macneils profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. Information on residency status for film and media productions. Hed replaced it with a clunky incentive fund, whose process was so slow and whose outcome so uncertain it could. Premier stephen mcneil, on other hand, eliminated nova scotias film tax credit in last springs budget. Apr 14, 2016 rather than protest at home, many filmindustry workers have left the province for work. A few years ago i wrote an article for moviescope magazine about my discovery that short films are eligible for the uk tax credit. Margarets julie chaisson is disappointed the local liberal candidate misled the public about the film tax credit and supporting stephen mcneils decision to slash it. Nsndp stephen mcneil is not the premier he promised to. One day after nova scotia premier stephen mcneils government delivered its budget, new measures for how the province plans to work with and tax local businesses dominated debate. View stephen mcneils profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community.
Canadas film and tv tax credits targeted by cashstrapped provinces. All reductions come from programs started and planned by the conservatives and ndp in the province. Preserve the ns film and digital media tax credits. Stephen mcneil vowed to keep nova scotia film tax credit in 20 campaign. Mcneil was on the hotseat for much of the night, as baillie and burrill criticized his broken promises, including killing the provinces lucrative film tax credit, credited for a thriving film and. The list of liberal broken promises includes the following. Also known as movie production incentives, they are tax benefits offered on a state by state basis throughout the united states to encourage instate film production. Jan 25, 2016 pennsylvania is currently in the middle of a messy budget kerfuffle. The former tax credit was killed by stephen mcneils liberals in 2015, breaking a key election promise. The mcneil government lied to seniors when trying to jack. Mcneil pressed on broken promises at ctv roundtable discussion. Truro daily news there is something vaguely trumpian in premier stephen mcneils continuing, realitybedamned insistence his governments 2015 consultationandlogicfree decision to dump a longstanding, workingwell film tax credit, then replace it with a more restrictive, less incentivizing nova scotia film and television incentive fund is all. See the complete profile on linkedin and discover stephens. Nova scotias new film incentive will go ahead july 1.
May 25, 2017 mcneil was on the hotseat for much of the night, as baillie and burrill criticized his broken promises, including killing the provinces lucrative film tax credit, credited for a thriving film and. Halifax new democrats in nova scotia are promising to reinstate a film tax credit axed by the liberal government, ndp leader gary burrill pledged friday, saying the governments move. Stephen mcneil vowed to keep nova scotia film tax credit in 20. Stephen mcneils phone number, email, address page 2. The politician was stephen mcneil, now the provinces premier. Protesters say premier stephen mcneil had the audacity to cut the. The previous tax credit was put in place in 1995, and grew steadily alongside nova scotias film industry. Stephen mcneils spin wont revive the film industry his. May 10, 2017 today, jamie baillie moved to restore investor confidence and stability to film production in nova scotia by bringing back a refundable film tax credit. Premier of nova scotia, mla for annapolis and the leader of the nova scotia liberal party. Nova scotia film workers feel snubbed by premiers comments. How to save money for your project how do film tax credits work anyway.
The mcneil government axed the successful film tax credit in 2015, completely blindsiding the growing creative industry. Petition the honourable stephen mcneil, premier of nova scotia. Premier stephen mcneil snaps at global news reporter. A totallylegit exclusive excerpt from the unaired second. Stephen mcneil mla born november 10, 1964 is a canadian politician who is the 28th and current premier of nova scotia, having assumed office on october 22, 20.
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