Thank you very much for the question, Mr. Gourde.
Indeed, when the CRTC‑OLMC discussion group meets, the message is always that the CRTC's objective is to prepare us for the upcoming public hearings, during which it will hold real consultations, and during which it will prepare a public record on which it will make its decisions.
That said, the CRTC still has obligations under the new Broadcasting Act, in particular to consult communities before making decisions that could have an impact on them. The CRTC is also required to take positive measures under the Official Languages Act.
We think all that justifies that there be a consultation exercise other than public hearings, in advance of the decision‑making, and that we be able to work together on that.