All of the article's arguments are solid, and, unintentionally, prove why Netflix should _not_ have been exempted from collecting GST. The main points of the article are that Netflix, being a global player bent on success, will only produce Canadian content that will succeed. Indeed they will, I agree. But they will do that regardless of whether or not they are exempted from the GST.

Indeed, if they were subjected to Canada's normal regulations for broadcasters, they would have to invest in Canadian content anyways [analysts' figures vary on this, but the point stands]. In all cases, with or without GST exemption, Netflix would have behaved as this article states -- their drive for success will have them produce high-quality, profitable content.

Exempting them from GST is unnecessary, unfair to competitors, sets a dangerous precedent, and -- worst of all -- places a private corporation's priorities ahead of Canadian social and cultural priorities.