First of all, let me remind you that we're talking about Ms. Oda's motion, not mine.
My purpose in calling to mind this motion was simply to remind you that, despite what the media reported before Parliament reconvened, there had been some discussion about setting up a task force to examine and re-evaluate the mandate of the CBC-SRC with the help of the committee. Hence the reference to the seek the committee's advice. The rules governing this study would still need to be defined. I think we're at liberty to define all relevant rules.
The motion was recalled today because in light of certain media reports, we were concerned and thrown off balance, and left with the impression the minister was planning to set up a task force and completely exclude the committee from this democratic exercise. The CBC is a public, not private, broadcasting network. As such, the committee cannot be kept in the dark about its operations. We are the people's elected representatives and we are entitled to review the corporation's activities, given that the CBC-SRC reports to the Department of Canadian Heritage. We are entitled to express our opinion and this motion is a reflection of that reality.