Thank you very much, Mr. Chair.
Thank you very much for your testimony, it's been very enlightening, and we truly appreciate hearing the situation from the creators, from the musicians' point of view. I have to say that it's very consistent. What you have said this morning is very consistent with what we've been hearing since the beginning of this study, and that's in regard to it being more and more difficult for artists and musicians and producers to earn a living from the incredible music that you create.
I'm very interested in asking, basically, three questions. I'm going to give them to you all at once, simply because I know that I'm going to run out of time and I want to hear from all of you.
First and foremost, you talk about the transformation of the distribution of music and how difficult that has been for your members. In terms of our report, what are the most important recommendations that you would have for us to include in this report in that regard. Secondly, Mr. Tetreault, you talked about a number of very important things, the cuts to CBC and the impact that has on the creative process, and there are more coming today. It's going to be very difficult. As difficult as it's been, it's going to be more difficult.
You referenced the changes to employment insurance, and the fact that you, as representatives of your members as a bargaining unit, you need to be constantly worrying about better wages, medical benefits, the quality of life. You also referenced the Beijing treaty. Should we be pulling elements out of that treaty and including them in our report?
Finally, today, later on, we're going to be hearing from Live Nation and Ticketmaster and I'm wondering what questions you would like us to ask those two entities on your behalf. What do we need to know, and what are your concerns? What are your questions in that regard?
I know that I've given you a great deal, but I would truly appreciate as much response and feedback as you can manage.