Thank you, Madam Chair.
The addition of inviting the provincial governments to this reflects the aspirations that Monsieur Champoux talked about. For me, it also spoke to some of the concerns that Mr. Shields spoke about regarding the local media in his community, and the challenges that could be met only by provincial governments. They are, perhaps, closer to some of these issues than we might be.
Again, it's an invitation, and they are welcome not to participate if they choose not to. As an important gesture to involve, and to increase the scope of the conversation, lest anyone assume it is dominated by—the expression that our friends across the way like to use—“the Laurentian elites”.... This gives everybody a chance to be at the table and to be part of the conversation if they choose. If they choose not to, that's okay.