I'd like to comment briefly on the statements of the Minister of Culture—not necessarily Ms. St-Pierre, but her predecessors—as well as on statements made by the Minister of Finance. In Quebec, we are discriminated against when it comes to securing tax credits. Even though we make a significant contribution to Canadian programming, we are still victims of discrimination in this area. In other Canadian provinces, notably in Ontario, broadcasters are now eligible for tax credits because they contribute to the Canadian system.
As far as creating a Quebec CRTC goes, my sense is that we already have enough public servants. Having more of them will complicate, rather than simplify, matters. I think I've made my position fairly clear. I believe the solution is the deregulation of the industry. As a result of the deregulation by the CRTC of the telephone sector, at least in Quebec, Quebeckers are today enjoying landline telephone service that is just as reliable as, but much less costly than, it was when Bell held a monopoly.
The CRTC has opened the door to deregulation. Ultimately, who benefited from this move? Citizens and consumers. In our opinion, consumers and citizens always benefit from fewer regulations. Evidence of that fact can already be seen in the telecommunications sector.