Let us recall that the general networks in the United States are now wondering whether they will stop distributing their signal in Canada because they do not receive any royalties. It is incredible.
I have a question for Ms. Smith and Ms. Hoar, from the Vancouver online magazine, The Tyee.
First of all, Ms. Smith, I really liked your presentation. I think we have to constantly remind ourselves that the system we have, which used to worked, no longer works or does not work as well, and that it is very much in danger. We must not be too alarmist, though. Things are going well, everyone is earning a living, but it is increasingly difficult.
On the other hand, they let you down as a student by telling you that working as a journalist was pleasant. Of course, a journalism faculty would not tell all its students that they will have have to be very lucky to find a job. They would not tell its students that because it would be too discouraging, but it is true all the same.
You put the presentation you gave this morning online. One of your subscribers pointed out that, although you always write about funding, if you are writing for a group of people who want to read articles on certain subjects, there could be a risk that your inquiries always pertain to subjects those subscribers want to read about.
To get back to my question, has Minister Joly consulted you? She was in Vancouver yesterday to address modernization issues. Were you invited to Minister Joly's consultation?