Thank you very much, Mr. Chair.
My thanks to the witnesses for joining us today. Their testimony is very enlightening.
Mr. Ripley, I would like to go back to your comment that the Department of Canadian Heritage estimates additional revenue of $830 million. You said that this was an estimate and that the amount would depend on the way in which the CRTC decides to develop or implement the regulations. As I understand it, that estimate of $830 million is a little vague. It's perhaps even a little fanciful. Basically, it could very well turn out to be $200 million. As you say, it's an estimate, so mine is just as good as yours.
Don't you feel that the Canadian cultural industries and Canadian broadcasting might need a few more guarantees at the moment? We are really talking about their survival in an extremely changeable and competitive market.
I would like to hear your opinion on the matter of the $830 million in revenue. To many members of this committee, it's a concern, frankly.