Thank you, Madam Chair.
Ms. Villalba and Mr. Lamoureux, in your opening statement, you brought up the fact that independent journalists are actually freelancers who have no access to government assistance, such as the Canadian journalism labour tax credit. We are actually trying to extend that to electronic media, to radio and television stations, all of whom are looking for it. You also have no access to various forms of assistance available to organized newsrooms. You are independent journalists. You have no assistance. You do not even have a tax credit for your work.
You spoke earlier about getting status as artists under the Status of the Artist Act. You are not looking for the benefits, just the same tax status. What specifically are you requesting that would help you in your work and let you earn a little more than minimum wage?