I allowed you to speak, so please extend me the same courtesy.
I also have quotes from the Canadian Independent Music Association and from Quebec artists. For example, the artist Loreena McKennitt says that the changes to the Copyright Act proposed in this bill are fair and reasonable
I also have quotes from the Canadian Alliance of Students Associations, private broadcasters in Canada, including some in Quebec. The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees is commending the government for protecting our creative industries “as well as the men and women who work in film and television production in Canada”, including Quebec.
Since we're talking about music, I also have a quote from the Canadian Council of Music Industry Associations, which believes it is absolutely critical that we have recognized in this bill the value of products created by this country's creative industries.
From one end of the country to the next, Canadian artists were affected by Internet piracy. That is why we are enthusiastically supporting Bill C-32 and the Conservative government's efforts to reform copyright law.
Artists have made their views known and we have listened. We are proposing a balanced, responsible bill which reflects the interests of Canada as a whole, both creators and consumers.
I am pleased that we have secured the support of the provinces of Canada. Ministers of Education and governments in Canada, be they Conservative, Liberal or New Democrat, have voiced their support for our bill, which is responsible, balanced and in the interests of all Canadians, including artists who are strongly in favour of the bill. The provisions of this key piece of legislation aim to protect their ability to continue to develop creative content all across Canada, including in Quebec.