Good morning, ladies and gentlemen. I am pleased to meet you.
I had a fine question for the minister. Because it is more political, I won't ask you. I know you are wise enough not to get caught.
On December 11, 2006, the then Minister of Industry announced, by order, that telephone services companies could set whatever rates they liked in all geographic regions where there were at least three competing telephone companies. The Minister explained that the decision arose out of the government's concern for providing better services to the public at a low price, what the Minister was just telling us, in practice.
I would like to know whether, in fact, prices have actually dropped since the 2006 order, and by what percentage on average? I know that may be a somewhat complex question. You probably don't have the answer at your fingertips today. If possible, I would like to have it by region.
So give me your first impression on this. I would like the answer to be sent to the committee in writing.