WATCH: Canada Spent $6M on Cartoons. Why Can’t We See the Details?

The Canadian government has given over $6 million to the animation studio Big Bad Boo. The question is why?

The Canadian government has provided more than $6 million in funding to animation studio Big Bad Boo—but what was the money for, and has it delivered results? In this episode, we examine the public funding behind the studio and the rationale for supporting Canada’s animation industry.

We explore where the funding came from, how it was allocated, and the broader debate over government subsidies for private companies. Should taxpayers be financing creative industries, or is this an investment that benefits Canada’s economy and culture?