I am concerned about the state of the minority press, because I think the minority press plays a critical role in the vitality of minority language communities. One of the things I have noted and have become very aware of is that there has been a change in the criteria for funding small community newspapers that would depend upon the post office to distribute their publication. This has had a very deleterious effect particularly on La Liberté in Manitoba, because it serves the entire province.
The minority press is not unique in facing an advertising problem. The written press everywhere in North America is facing particular challenges, but I think the written press still plays an extremely important role for the vitality of minority language communities. I think it's important that role be recognized and supported.