Mr. Speaker, this week Canada's national public broadcaster, the CBC, announced its new fall programming schedule for English television. I am pleased to see that Canadians will now have access to an all-Canadian programming schedule during prime time on CBC.
Working with the best and the brightest talent in our country, the CBC will be offering more dramatic productions highlighting issues and topics that focus on Canadian stories; children's programming that is educational, non-violent and entertaining; and current affairs programs that will tell Canadians about their country and its remarkable people.
Last December, the CBC formally pledged to canadianize its regular programming. The corporation kept its word and I congratulate it for doing so.
I also want to praise the CBC for its remarkable contribution to Canadian identity. I urge all Canadians to show their support of our
national broadcaster by watching its Canadian programs, which were created by and for Canadians.