Thank you, Mr. Chair. Happy New Year to everyone. Good afternoon, Minister. Thank you for being here today.
Regarding culture, you say that we are hearing from alarmists, but that there is not much cause for concern. In addition, as you will no doubt remember, you also stated that: « I do not think that Canadians fear that our television, our literature or other sectors of our culture will be invaded by, let's say, Latvian literature ».
This statement gives me the impression that you took and that you are perhaps still taking the protection of culture somewhat lightly. And so I think, especially in light of that sort of statement, that there is indeed, on the contrary, reason to worry.
I would like to know what there is in that agreement, specifically, for the protection of cultural diversity.