Thank you, Mr. Chair.
I have a technical question.
If BQ‑1 is deemed out of order, would it be possible to somehow turn it into a subamendment to G‑1?
I ask because the Entertainment Software Association of Canada raised concerns in a letter it sent the committee. The association is concerned about Bill C-294's impact on the video game industry and requested an exclusion for video game consoles because the nature of the industry is such that it produces data that can be copied and exported online.
They need a specific exclusion. Obviously, it's not the same as repairing a tractor. There are legal precedents in some U.S. states, including Washington.
I think this is important because it's about protecting the content and intellectual property of numerous video game companies. Not only do they have a presence in almost every province in Canada, but they also are part of a flagship industry in Quebec.
The safety and security of consumers and data are at stake. Gaming platforms are increasingly moving to the web, so removing this safeguard would make it possible to copy and share games. This has repercussions for the funding of the video game industry because companies could see their intellectual property being copied.
For that reason, I propose including our amendment in G‑1, between proposed subsections 41.121(1) and 41.121(2). That would exclude the video game industry.