In 1900, many people still thought of Canada as a British dependency, not as an independent nation. As the twentieth century unfolded, however, there was a gradual shift from British to American influence. Throughout the century, Canada had something of a “love-hate relationship” with the United States. Since 1945, we have benefited from American investment, popular culture, and military protection. Nevertheless, many Canadians have felt uneasy about our closeness to the U.S. They have been concerned …showed first 75 words of 601 total…

…showed last 75 words of 601 total…emphasis what they include or omit, as well the opinions expressed. Because the Canadian population was so much smaller than that of the U.S, the market for dramas and comedies here is limited. TV stations could buy American programming much more cheaply than they can produce their own Canadian material. If the government did not set minimum limits for Canadian programming, TV stations would have bought nearly all their programs from the U.S.