We are concerned about news and the state of news, as I know this committee is and Canadians are. I would say, with respect to newspapers specifically, the CRTC does not have a role or mandate in regulating newspapers or the diversity of voices. What we have is a limited mandate under the Online News Act, under Bill C-18, to put in place this bargaining framework.
On November 23rd, 2023. See this statement in context.