Welcome to the 41st meeting of the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage, this Monday, February 14, 2011. Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2), we are here today to study the mandate and funding of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC).
We have with us today three witnesses: Mr. Lacroix, President and Chief Executive Officer of CBC/Radio-Canada; Ms. Stewart, Executive Vice-President of English Services; and Mr. Lafrance, Executive Vice-President of French Services.
Welcome everyone.
We'll begin with an opening statement.