We want to make room for the foreign players, to increase choice, and we want to reflect the fact that they're already here. However, we don't need to invite them to take over the existing infrastructure and dominate it. If there is a takeover bid, for example, of certain Canadian broadcasters and Canadian ownership is not a policy objective in the act, on what basis would the CRTC say no, this is not okay? We know there have been Canadian broadcasters.... Shaw tried to sell its shares in Corus recently and was unable to find a buyer. If we open things up, it may be able to sell them, but is that a desirable outcome for the country?
On March 22nd, 2021. See this statement in context.