I must tell you it's disappointing to hear that every province in Canada is being serviced, except Quebec.
That said, the committee has learned in the course of its studies that companies are expected to match government investment dollar for dollar.
Does that strike you as a cost-effective proposition?
Can the service be provided to customers at an affordable price?
Like my fellow member Mr. Erskine-Smith, I don't consider $129 a month on top of a $149 connection fee all that affordable. Not only do citizens in remote and rural areas like Abitibi—Témiscamingue not have access to the technology, but it also costs a lot more than it does in large urban centres.
Can we expect more affordable pricing?
Do you receive enough government support to provide service that is affordable and accessible?
The question is for Mr. Goldberg, from Telesat.