Thank you, Mr. Chair.
Thank you very much for your testimony on an important and very complex subject.
With regard to Canada's telecommunications sector, a number of people seem to think that our country is lagging behind its competitors when it comes to access, costs, speed and access to services. For instance, there is the issue of broadband cellular or Internet access in some parts of the country and even in our big cities.
Some people are speculating that the problem is related to competition and, by extension, are suggesting that, if we wish to increase competition, we must encourage foreign investment. In a way, this is what we are really talking about. Of course, we are also talking about the complex issue of cultural connections.
Regarding competition, Mr. Paradis, you said in your testimony that you feel that there is ample competition in Canada and that, perhaps, the problem really stems from the fact that our companies are complacent. I would like to get your opinion and that of other witnesses on competition.
Will attracting foreign investments enable us to increase competition or is this unnecessary, as you say, Mr. Paradis, because there is ample competition already?