Canadian cultural protectionism

Have you ever been playing with your toys and your big brother or sister comes and tries to take them away from you? That's kind of like what Canadian cultural protectionism is.

Basically, the Canadian government believes that it is important to protect Canadian culture from getting lost or overpowered by other cultures (like American culture). They want to make sure that Canada keeps its own unique identity and that Canadians have the opportunity to create and enjoy Canadian art, music, TV shows, and movies.

To do this, the government puts rules and laws in place that support Canadian creators and artists. For example, they might require that a certain percentage of music played on Canadian radio stations is from Canadian musicians, or that a certain percentage of TV and movie content created in Canada is Canadian-made.

This doesn't mean that Canadians can't enjoy art and media from other countries – they just want to make sure that Canadian culture doesn't get overshadowed by it. It's kind of like making sure that your little brother or sister still gets to play with their own toys, even if you're also playing together with your toys.