Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
Welcome, Monsieur Lacroix, Monsieur Lafrance, and Madame Stewart.
I'm a big fan of public broadcasting, the service you provide to remote and rural areas, and the commitment you make in particular to Canadian content.
I don't have a lot of time, and I have a lot of questions. Perhaps you would keep your answers really brief so that we can get some important material on the table.
First of all, can you clarify what are the benefits to having, and investing in, a public broadcasting company?