During our presentation, Mr. Freedman mentioned the three biggest roles that community media play.
First, they represent the communities. The public and private elements are located in areas with a population of over 100,000. Almost all the licensees are in fairly large communities, whereas we can serve communities with as few as 500 homes. So it's about giving a voice to communities in northern, indigenous or rural areas.
Second, they give a voice to minorities. Even in urban areas, there is a need for community television and radio to give a voice to official language minority communities and groups with simply different interests, such as the LGBTQ+ community, for instance.
Third, it's a platform for launching new careers and developing digital skills. Without training, you can't file a tax return online or express yourself in a digital environment as a for-profit or not-for-profit organization.
It's about these three things: they represent communities, they give a voice to minorities, and they give people digital skills.