Mr. Speaker, my question is for the Minister of Canadian Heritage.
Last November the cabinet decided to overrule a CRTC decision and create a blue ribbon panel to review Canada's direct to home satellite policy; I should say a red ribbon panel because it has strong links to the Prime Minister's office.
We understand from leaked reports to our office this back room, closed door review is now complete. To avoid public scrutiny the cabinet's decision will be announced after the House rises for the Easter break.
What decision has the government made with respect to direct to home satellites and why was it not announced before the break?