Yes, we recognize that the system has changed and that it was necessary to include foreign broadcasters, because it is impossible to build a wall between us and the rest of the world.
However, there is also a need to promote Canadian ownership and accountability in Canada. It is very important that foreign broadcasting and social media companies have officials here in Canada to be accountable to the CRTC, the government, the courts and Parliament for their behaviour.
Canadian representation is important, just as it is important to encourage Canadian ownership. It is crucially important to ensure the survival of local news media, which are currently in crisis.
It is not a good idea to invite foreign companies to buy our broadcasters and close them down. So we think it’s very important to encourage Canadian ownership.