You will agree with me that it is a sensitive matter for him to say things like that on the very day when you are coming here to defend that institution and work with the committee for the good of the institution. It is sensitive, particularly when it comes from an influential member of Cabinet.
It is causes even more concern when we know that the CRTC has indicated that it will shortly be starting work on the CBC's licence renewal. Like the public, we think you are taking ideological control of the CRTC through these appointments. That means that the CBC is going to be applying for renewal of its licence to a CRTC that, over time, will be stacked with partisan appointments, including the one you recently made. So there is a lot of concern among the opposition when it comes to the CBC.
You said that Mr. Pentefountas, who has no direct experience, had no conflict of interest and was therefore a good appointment. You know Youppi, the Canadiens mascot in Montreal. I spoke about him recently. He hasn't got any experience either, and no conflict of interest. Would he also be a good appointment?