Regarding news, we hear that many private broadcasters are closing regional stations. CBC/Radio-Canada's mandate is still to provide news, but the various cuts have forced it to reduce the provision of local news almost everywhere. I know that television news broadcasts have gone from one hour to 30 minutes a day across the country. Some newscasts have even disappeared completely.
The government has promised a $150-million investment. Will that investment help re-establish the level of local news necessary for the communities to be well informed and aware of what is happening in their area?
Do you think that will be enough for the transition to what is called new media to continue?
We have had a glimpse of what is happening in that area. CBC/Radio-Canada is trying to adapt to the various platforms that have been created and is trying to become part of that new environment.