In New Brunswick, one issue has been very important in recent years, the issue of bilingual commercial signage and the need for a community to be reflected in the advertising landscape. I believe that need is also present in the media landscape. I believe it is essential for the francophone community across the country and for the French-speaking young people of the country to have a way to see each other, to hear each other and to get to know each other. I believe that Radio-Canada performs that function to the best of its ability. If CBC/Radio-Canada is de-funded, there will have to be an alternative in order to afford those same opportunities.
On November 17th, 2011. See this statement in context.