Thanks for that question.
I think there remains deep concern among many digital creators about the implications of Bill C-11. Obviously, there's been a policy direction that has tried to assuage some of those concerns. However, even within that policy direction, there still remain references to the prospect of dealing with algorithms and the like. I think there are still some concerns. There was media coverage, particularly on the issue of indigenous and BIPOC creators. In one instance, Vanessa Brousseau, who goes by the handle Resilient Inuk, went to meet with heritage officials and walked away feeling completely intimidated and disrespected.
I have to say that I find such an incredible disconnect between what are, legitimately, a whole raft of changes in the legislation designed to support those communities and their creativity, and—at the same time—the lived experience some have had within the legislative process, where efforts to bring their concerns to the table, whether at this committee or later at the Senate, may have been sidelined. The Senate heard from far more digital creators, from all walks, than this committee took the time to hear from, when it came to Bill C-11.
I think you have to do more than just have legislation that sounds good. You have to ensure the groups that are affected have an opportunity to be heard as well.