Madam Chair, members of the committee, thank you for the opportunity, this morning, to share with you the reality faced by the 1,600 Quebec writers we represent.
My name is Laurent Dubois, and I am the general manager of the Union des écrivaines et des écrivains québécois, or UNEQ. Joining me today is Suzanne Aubry, a writer and the president of our professional association.
Today, we will demonstrate to the committee just how dire the situation is for professional writers in Quebec and Canada alike. We will also discuss the many risks that come with digital technology in the absence of strong legislation to protect creators and their works.