We completely agree that there should be room in the spectrum of content to allow for content from channels like OUTtv. We think that traditionally under-represented creators are finding audiences on YouTube. The argument is that it doesn't need to be regulated because it's satisfying the diversity that we need in the industry.
What we've seen, first of all, is that a small percentage of creators are able to generate enough of an audience to make even $10,000 a year from YouTube. The kind of programming we see is music, comedy, DIY shows and short snippets, but that should not be the only source for diverse content. People want to see shows that are scripted storytelling. They want to lean back on the couch and watch crime dramas and love stories and see themselves in it.
I think this is what all audiences want: They want choice. There certainly are great choices on the digital first platforms, but that doesn't negate the fact that we need these other platforms that are regulated. We think they all should be regulated, so that we can have the kind of content that our Canadian audiences are looking for.