Let's talk about rural Canadians. I'm thinking, among others, of the people in your riding you told me about. Most rural Canadians, 72% to be exact, say that CBC and Radio-Canada news and information services help them understand what's going on not only in their communities but also in other parts of the country. Many rural Canadians are not served or are underserved by private media. That's even the case in 34 Canadian cities with a population of over 50,000. Many rural communities across the country want more local news and information. So this is an area in which CBC/Radio-Canada could, and even should, significantly improve its role across the country.
We mustn't forget that Radio-Canada serves one million francophones outside Quebec. Its extensive presence provides access to language and culture, but also to the community.
I will conclude by saying that Radio-Canada International also offers news online in seven languages, English, French—