Thank you, Madam Chair.
I think that what my colleague Mr. Shields just said about the potential participation of other levels of government, the provincial level in particular, is very interesting. I had the same conversation with my colleague Mr. Waugh, and I answered that question. He also told me he was concerned about involving the provincial governments.
First of all, we aren't forcing them. We're inviting them to join the discussion. The Quebec government has asked to be consulted on this kind of discussion. It has also asked to take part in the present discussion. The Quebec government is also in the process of establishing a media assistance fund. This is certainly an invitation that the other levels of government would welcome with open arms.
I think it's entirely appropriate in the circumstances to include other levels of government that have expressed an interest in joining the discussion.
I also want to emphasize that even the involvement of local governments, such as municipal governments, that would like to have a say that these kinds of hearings would be entirely appropriate. The issue of regional media coverage is currently a major concern. The municipalities have a front seat on that situation.
I absolutely don't think it's ridiculous to add the other levels of government and potentially to invite them to come and express their views at these kinds of hearings.