Thank you, Mr. Simms.
Thank you, members of the committee.
My name is Sherien Barsoum and I am a producer and board member of the Racial Equity Media Collective, also known as the REMC. I am sharing my time with fellow board member and producer Amar Wala.
We are grateful to have been invited to speak to this committee and to give voice to the needs and concerns of Black, indigenous and people of colour creators with respect to the Broadcasting Act proposed amendments.
We present a recommendation today on behalf of more than 60 organizations in the screen and music sectors, including the Black Screen Office, Indigenous Screen Office and the Alliance for Equity in the Music Industry.