Mr. Speaker, I will try that again. Bill C-55 will prevent Canadian companies from advertising in American split-run magazines. But here at home Maclean's magazine actually relies on American and other foreign companies for over two-thirds of its advertising budget.
How long will our magazine industry survive if Americans enact mirror legislation? If Canadians cannot advertise in those American magazines, perhaps they will not allow their companies to advertise in ours.
Can the heritage minister please explain how that will help Canadian publishers?