Thank you, Mr. Chair.
Mr. Bezan, I do have some concerns about the bill as it relates to freedom of expression under international law and human rights.
The amendments your bill proposes to the Broadcasting Act limit the issuance or renewal of licences for any broadcasting undertaking vulnerable to being significantly influenced by a foreign national or entity that has committed genocide or is the subject of an order or regulation under the Justice for Victims of Corrupt Foreign Officials Act or the Sergei Magnitsky Act.
I just want to give you an opportunity to explain why. Do you think this really infringes on freedom of expression? I agree with what you're doing, but, since various concerned groups are pressuring the MPs who are going to legislate on the bill, I'd like to hear your comments and explanation as to why this part of the bill is important and why it doesn't necessarily infringe on freedom of expression.