Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
The Chinese managed to make it so that both official languages will be used, and that has proven to be a success. And yet French is not their language. On the other hand, Canada, whose two official languages are French and English, isn't even able to serve its population. The percentage of people who won't have access to the broadcast of the games is 2.5%, which is equal to the entire population of New Brunswick. That's very significant. I know you've exercised pressure on this subject, Mr. von Finckenstein, and I'm not blaming you personally. The committee is looking for solutions to ensure that the Olympic games won't be a failure and that everyone will have access to them.
For my part, I live near Montreal. My riding is in the Laurentians. However, a large portion of the population doesn't have access to high-speed Internet or to Videotron or TQS. People who aren't cable subscribers don't get TQS. Consequently, they won't be able to get the Olympic Games. It's a tough situation. If I didn't have access to Videotron's services at home, I wouldn't be able to see the Olympic Games live.
In an economic crisis, the first thing people get rid of is cable service, which is expensive. That's what we're currently seeing. That moreover is why Videotron and Bell are doing a lot to promote dish-style antenna.
I'm concerned about the idea that the percentage of the population that does not have access to the broadcast of the games may be much higher than 4%, 5% or 6%. We're not really looking very good internationally. That's very troubling. I'd like to hear your comments on that subject.