Canadian Heritage committee  These are decisions which we make together. In the case of Irak, Tony and I discussed the matter and decided to no longer send in any journalists there because we could not guarantee their safety. Last fall, out of three reporters sent to Afghanistan, two were women: Alexandra Sz

Canadian Heritage committee  If you'll allow me, I would like to point out that the very fact that we can communicate with people on the Internet and during call-in shows, on blogs etc., means that we can maintain a constant communication with the public. In this regard, we can know what people think of our

Canadian Heritage committee  With respect to Réseau de l'information on television or on Première chaîne radio or television , we are very concerned about these matters. I can assure you that we take good note of all the criticism we receive. At the same time, we were the only ones able to cover the Francoph

Canadian Heritage committee  If you'll allow me, I would like to add something with respect to the news. Where else than on Radio-Canada would you have heard about the greening of Sudbury?

Canadian Heritage committee  In the same vain, when are you going to hear about forests and lakes in Quebec? Sometimes we get the impression that this territory is only made up of cities, when that is false. So, we have to report on what is happening almost everywhere on the North Shore of Quebec, on the Lo

Canadian Heritage committee  CBC's advertising code is unique and it is part of a number of instruments which aim to protect and guarantee CBC's independence from the type of pressure you are mentioning. You also referred to growing concentration seen almost everywhere. One of the best bulwarks against conc

Canadian Heritage committee  There are several ways to draw young people to Radio-Canada. For example, our station broadcasts radio programs 275-Allô and Ados-Radio every evening from 7:00 to 7:30 p.m. on the Première Chaîne radio network. From this platform, we invite young people to follow up on other plat

Canadian Heritage committee  Radio-Canada's website, Radio-Canada.ca features commentary made by Mr. Bruno Guglielminetti that allows us to understand how new technologies are being developed. This fall, a component targeted to young people on this same website will deal with these topics. There are specific

Canadian Heritage committee  Are you talking about television or radio?

Canadian Heritage committee  Perhaps Tony could also answer that question. I, for one, believe that CBC/Radio-Canada must develop strategies specific to each form of media. For the radio, we all know that prime time is in the morning and late afternoon when we reach the largest audience. Shows that are broad

Canadian Heritage committee  If I may, I would like to clarify one thing. It is important to consider the CBC's website, whether it is CBC.ca or Radio-Canada.ca, like a set of content proposals. If you visit the site this morning, you will be able to see and hear audio and video reports, you will be able to

Canadian Heritage committee  Ladies and gentlemen, good morning. I am very pleased to be with you today to talk about news and information at Radio-Canada. Exactly one year ago today, Sylvain Lafrance, CBC/Radio-Canada's Executive Vice-President of French Services, announced the integration of all Radio-Cana