While the government does not have a specific coercive role to play, the department has been following the situation since the outset. Broadcasting is crucial to ensuring that all Canadians have access to the games, as these games belong to all Canadians. We want fair coverage for francophones and anglophones. We have been in contact with the consortium since the very beginning to ensure that they take coverage for francophones and anglophones to heart.
On March 31st, 2009. See this statement in context.