With all due respect to Mr. Housefather, it should come as no surprise that I have a reservation about proposed subparagraph 3(1)(d)(iii.3). I'm not sure it's necessary to specify that French is a minority language in Canada and that English is a minority language in Quebec.
I think the broadcasting reality as it relates to the minority status of French in Canada is different from the broadcasting reality as it relates to the minority status of English in Quebec. I think we saw that quite clearly when we were studying the impact of the pandemic on the cultural sector. We heard from representatives of Quebec's English-language cultural sector, and I think that we really listened to what they had to say and that we were quite open to their requests and needs. When it comes to broadcasting, however, I don't think the circumstances are the same.
I agree with the overall amendment, but I must say that part makes me uncomfortable. What's more, removing it would not take anything away from the act because the act already addresses the importance of promoting official languages in a broader context.
I am inclined to support the amendment, but I have to say that part bothers me a bit.