Mr. Chair, I thank the member for her question.
As I mentioned, the CRTC's role is to implement the policy framework set out in the Broadcasting Act, which includes several objectives related to supporting francophone communities and francophone programming. The role of the CRTC is therefore to decide the best way to support and advance these policy objectives.
Certainly, the provinces, including Quebec, will take an interest and may have an opinion. However, it must be acknowledged that other stakeholders will have differing positions on the subject. So it's not a matter of ignoring the position of the provincial governments. It is also the CRTC's role to take everything into account and, in the end, to make a decision while ensuring that the CRTC's opinion better reflects the policy framework set out in the act.
In addition, if the department is required to consult provincial governments, the CRTC may change its position before even consulting other stakeholders who may have opinions contrary to those of the provincial governments.