Thank you, Madam Chair.
Thank you to the presenters today for being here to make your comments. I appreciate the frankness of all the presenters today. I've known Mr. Waddell from Manitoba for a number of years, and expect frankness from him. My colleagues have seen that today. It's what we need, quite frankly, in this committee.
Ken, there are a number of areas where I would like to ask you a question, and others can answer too. I think you've answered the part about why you were successful in your operation and why you've done it. The local reporting is so important. Being accurate on the ground and when it's in print, as you said in your presentation, is more accountable. Can you elaborate any more around the facts-based part of it?
I also want to know who your major competitors are. Several of you, your other colleagues here, have outlined in the presentation today the competition you're faced with from the CBC. A lot of money is going to that area. I may want a comment or two from you as to whether the committee should be looking at reviewing the mandate of the CBC, as an example.
More importantly, I just want to know more about the approach you've used to be successful in your areas. Could you lead off, Ken, please?