I'll let you in on something: I received a lot of messages after my appointment was announced. It's funny, because the selection committee asked me how I thought people would react if I was appointed. I answered that those who crossed paths with me when I worked at Radio-Canada and those who have known me for nine years would probably be reassured, as would the francophone communities, with whom I have a fairly close relationship, because I have a habit of making clear proposals and following through on what I say. I also said that my loved ones would be worried, and they are, because the challenges are daunting.
I am excited about the potential for transformation before us, because we are in an era of transformation, but I am also worried for the entire country, for the employees of CBC/Radio-Canada and for future generations, because I firmly believe that public broadcasting has contributed an enormous amount of wealth to this country, to its people and to many communities that would not otherwise enjoy that benefit today.