I think it's important to let you clarify that point in response to this kind of populist disinformation purveyed by the proponents of the idea of cutting funding to, or defunding CBC/Radio-Canada. I didn't want to do it myself, Ms. Andrews. That would've been less appropriate. Thank you for that.
Having said that, I'd like to discuss the impact that reduced funding or defunding would have, since that's the purpose of this study. I talk a lot about culture, but we obviously discuss journalism too in the remote regions, and it's currently in a precarious state. CBC/Radio-Canada's role in covering regional news is extremely important for both its own point of view and that of other regional media.
I'd like to hear your views on the potential consequences of defunding the public broadcaster or cutting its budget.