I have one short question to ask, Mr. Chair.
I know Mr. Hearn. He is indeed a wonderful man, a wonderful gentleman, but unfortunately he is not the one who is a member of the committee. He will not have to make a decision. I would therefore have liked the other Conservative members of the committee to be here. I find it appalling that they are not here. You pay your taxes like any other Canadian citizen, even if you live far away.
Mr. Bonnell, my question is very specific. You talked about equity, about equitable access. Can you tell me what you mean by equitable access? Be frank and honest. Is the CBC equitable in its dealings with independent producers at present?