Thank you very much, Mr. Chair.
I frankly want to say that I always find these discussions very interesting. Sometimes our questions are too long and don't leave enough time for answers. We should all take note of that, starting with me. We will surely know the ins and outs of the job by the end.
I want to thank the witnesses for clarifying these issues, which divide a lot of people.
Mr. Chair, as I am concerned about what we're currently seeing at the CRTC's hearings, about the study we're conducting on bills and about the general situation of the media, particularly the news media, I would immediately like to introduce and debate a motion.
I move as follows:
Whereas:
1- The news media is in crisis due to the dominance of foreign digital companies;
2- Hundreds of newsroom positions across Canada have been cut since the beginning of the year, and hundreds more are likely to be cut in the near future;
3- Canadian broadcasters, journalists' associations, news unions and many experts agree that urgent action must be taken to ensure adequate, diversified news coverage in all regions of Quebec and Canada;
That, pursuant to Standing Order 108(2), the Committee undertake a study to determine the appropriateness of holding a national forum on the media and that the Committee determine its terms of reference.
That the Committee hold a minimum of four meetings and report its recommendations to the House.
Mr. Chair, we sent the French version of this motion to the clerk a little earlier. I now turn the floor over to you.