Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
Personally, I do not think that the problem is only an issue of resources. Ms. Wilson, in your presentation, you talked about a current situation that is serious for independent producers. It is difficult for us to understand the problem you are facing, because independent producers are vectors of change and evolution in our society. It must be said: you both have a social role to play in society by presenting evolving ideas and elements to the population, and to youth.
I would really like to understand the precise nature of the problem you are having with the CBC. Perhaps it is a problem of negotiation or something of a completely different nature. I would greatly appreciate your giving us a very specific, honest account, so that we can truly understand whether the problems you are experiencing here are the same as those we have heard about in the rest of the country.
Ms. Wilson, you also spoke about the issue of philosophy. Do you not believe, both of you, that the committee, like the Canadian government, will have to choose at some point between promoting local and regional culture and American culture?