Thank you, Madam Chair.
Mrs. Bouchard, welcome to your first visit to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage. I have a feeling that this won't be the last time we'll see you.
Mrs. Bouchard, finding a person to replace Ms. Tait as CEO of CBC/Radio-Canada was a tall order. According to a number of observers, it seemed that finding a qualified person to fill this position would be a major challenge for the minister or for the government. The world of rebroadcasting is already going through a complicated time, not only because of enormous changes such as the shift to digital and the challenges in terms of advertising revenue, but also because of the threat of a Conservative government that would like to significantly slash the funding of a public broadcaster, i.e., the CBC.
Mrs. Bouchard, after your appointment, certain stakeholders indicated that the trust between employees and management was broken, and that the incoming CEO would hopefully be able to restore that trust. Ms. Brin, from the Centre d'études sur les médias at Université Laval, whom you no doubt know, said that the job was somewhat of a poisoned chalice and that hopes were high.
Mrs. Bouchard, congratulations on your appointment.
How do you see this challenge, with all the apprehension and concern that have been expressed?