The president of the Association de la presse francophone, Mr. Sonier, said that the payroll tax will not even benefit the businesses in my riding.
Mr. Boissonnault, there are regional media in my riding and I want them to benefit from the measures the government is putting in place. The government says it wants to help the media, but it is missing the mark. However, this is happening in an election year, at a time when the government is embroiled in scandals.
Minister, is this an awkward attempt at getting out of a negative news cycle?
May I ask that question, Madam Chair?