Thank you very much.
As the only Atlantic Canadian member of this committee, I would like to welcome to the region my colleagues, the chair, and the staff.
I mean the only one on the permanent committee, Scott.
I'd like your reaction to a few things.
First of all, I'd like each of you to elaborate on the Newfoundland and Labrador and Atlantic experience of having very few alternatives to CBC. You've said it, but I think you really need to say it loud and clear, because it's very difficult for the rest of the country to understand. That's not just in the context of what you get on television and radio and so on, but even in terms of the industry. If it weren't for the CBC presence and infrastructure--I've said this in Fredericton--if we didn't haven't the local station, all I would get is the Halifax legislature, notwithstanding the fact that I live in the capital, Fredericton.
Do you want me to stop, Mr. Chair? You're going to give me my time back, I'm sure.