Thank you, Mr. Gray.
I've built my over 23‑year career in French‑language media, first as a journalist and then as a manager. My experience includes working for both local and national print dailies. I also headed Canada's largest news agency and worked in talk radio. I now work in television and digital media.
Five years ago, Bell Media launched Noovo Info, a French‑language newsroom, built from the ground up. The project took place at a time when many news organizations were scaling back. That investment expanded the range of French‑language news available to Quebec audiences.
Along with newscasts, Noovo Info has made significant investments in digital platforms. These investments have grown Noovo Info's audience, particularly among younger viewers. Noovo Info also helps to ensure that French‑language journalism remains relevant to the next generation of Quebeckers.
Noovo Info also invests in widely praised investigative reporting, making a real difference for communities. Like our English‑language colleagues, Noovo Info journalists are deeply rooted in their communities and committed to serving the public interest.
Noovo Info's activities are facing the same economic pressures affecting newsrooms across the country.
In closing, trusted and credible journalism is essential to Canadian democracy, especially in an era of growing misinformation. CTV News and Noovo Info remain committed to delivering fact‑based reporting that helps Canadians stay informed and engaged in civic life.