I'd like to thank my colleague for his question.
When it comes to combatting disinformation and misinformation, I think CBC/Radio‑Canada's role is fundamental. The first way to combat disinformation is to ensure that we have quality journalism. Despite everything the Conservatives may say about CBC/Radio‑Canada, it is our most reliable source of information and meets the highest standards of journalistic ethics.
It's true that habits have changed. People are watching less television. In fact, more and more people are disconnecting from cable. However, CBC/Radio‑Canada, through all its platforms, is more popular than ever. Each month, 17 million people, nearly half of the country's population, use CBC/Radio‑Canada's websites and digital services. Eight million people visit CBC sites every month. There are over 10 million podcast downloads a month. There are millions more visits to other applications and platforms, including online streaming services.
It must also be said that CBC operates the leading digital news service in Canada in terms of the number of users. It is the most visited because of its credibility. CBC radio is still very popular in Canada, and is number one in 17 of 22 markets by listenership, including Toronto, but also Calgary and Edmonton.