Let me be clear. My first responsibility is to ensure that there is stability in the system, to ensure that we're going to have the Canadian production we need for our broadcasters, and that the quality of the programming will be there. That's not just this year, but every year, on an ongoing basis. We have to build on our commitment to Canadian content and the Canadian production industry, and to the Canadian broadcasting system and broadcasters.
In considering any specific proposal, as I suggested, there are certainly comments that have been brought forward. I've read all the reports. On the specific proposal that was announced yesterday, I must confess I've had a quick look at it, but I have not read it. As you can appreciate, I've had a lot of reading since its announcement.
However, I would also suggest that it's not the responsibility of the minister to comment on any proposal. There are clearly proper processes to look at any proposals and to assess how they would contribute to the betterment and strengthening of the broadcasting system as a whole, the service being provided to Canadians, and the service being provided to those Canadians in Quebec.
I recognize there is a reality that's very different in Quebec, and that has been the consideration of the commission over many, many years. The governments recognize those differences. The thing is, based on historical recognition, any constructive proposal deserves to be listened to.
But in order to move this forward, we have to stabilize the situation. That's our first priority.