Mr. Chair, I feel this wording will send a mixed message. On one hand, we are saying undertakings have to make predominant use of Canadian creative resources, and on the other, we are telling them to do what they can when it's not possible to meet the standard.
As I see it, if undertakings can't abide by the rules we put in place, then too bad. The rules we establish set out the requirements we want undertakings to comply with. We can't start making exceptions. As Ms. McPherson pointed out, there is room for interpretation regarding the nature of the services and the reasons why undertaking X or Y cannot contribute to the creation, production and presentation of Canadian programming by making no less than predominant use of Canadian creative resources.
I think the wording says one thing and then contradicts itself. I think the current wording is fine aside from a few minor changes. That said, I find it hard to move forward with an exemption for undertakings that determine they are unable to follow the rules we are putting in place.