Thanks for the question.
I think earlier this week another intervener sitting here in this place raised that idea. I found it to be an interesting idea that deserves further thought.
I have to confess that right now, I don't have a formal Bell view on it. But it's certainly something that should get more study. I'm sure that the CRTC will look at it when they have their hearings next year.
I find that it is at least an interesting proposal in the sense that it's targeted and deals with a particular issue. From the standpoint of principle, Canadians have paid into or contributed to these funds indirectly through their BDUs, so shouldn't they have access across all platforms? It at least seems to have the viewer at heart.
I think it's way better than some of the heavy-handed prescriptions some of our competitors are going to come forward and propose, such as a ban on all exclusive arrangements. I think that would stifle innovation dead in its tracks.
You mentioned an infant industry. The worst thing we could do to an industry or a sector of the economy in its infancy is to slap on it heavy-handed rules.
I think it deserves some study, but I'm not quite sure where I stand on it officially yet. But it's interesting, and I think it merits study.