I would first of all like to remind you that it would be important to present copies of the statements and reports to the members of the committee, particularly the new members who have just arrived. I am thinking of the Lincoln report in particular, and the Catterall report on the feature film industry. It would also be a good idea to draft motions on their referral.
I would also like to tackle the suggested themes we might study, because there are very pressing issues, particularly that of the film festivals in Montreal — that will happen this summer — and the Cannes Film Festival which is happening in the month of May. It is the most important event of this kind in Europe, and it is attended by all of the organizations and festival organizers.
Montreal, for the time being, is in a no man's land. We do not know what will happen. We must tackle this issue before leaving for the summer recess.