Toronto -- The Canadian government has begun the search for its next film czar just as outgoing Telefilm Canada executive director Wayne Clarkson faces taxpayer criticism over his travel expense claims.
Clarkson left the Toronto headquarters of Telefilm Canada, Ottawa's film financier, on Jan. 15, at the end of his five-year term.
The federal agency's board of directors in a statement said it will assume Clarkson's duties until his successor is named.
But Kevin Gaudet, federal director of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation, criticized Clarkson for flying business class and staying in top-drawer hotels while attending foreign festivals and executive retreats.
"Mr Clarkson lived the life of Keifer Sutherland on taxpayer dollars," Gaudet said, taking particular exception to one expense claim for $14,260 from the Telefilm Canada boss to attend the 2008 Cannes Film Festival.
"We'd like to see Jack Bauer open a can of whoop ass on this guy," he added.
A spokesperson...
Clarkson left the Toronto headquarters of Telefilm Canada, Ottawa's film financier, on Jan. 15, at the end of his five-year term.
The federal agency's board of directors in a statement said it will assume Clarkson's duties until his successor is named.
But Kevin Gaudet, federal director of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation, criticized Clarkson for flying business class and staying in top-drawer hotels while attending foreign festivals and executive retreats.
"Mr Clarkson lived the life of Keifer Sutherland on taxpayer dollars," Gaudet said, taking particular exception to one expense claim for $14,260 from the Telefilm Canada boss to attend the 2008 Cannes Film Festival.
"We'd like to see Jack Bauer open a can of whoop ass on this guy," he added.
A spokesperson...
- 1/21/2010
- by By Etan Vlessing
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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