Madam Speaker, I think the important thing is that CBC has it in its mandate to ensure that it is the voice of Canadians and that it represents Canadians. One of the things it must address is regional issues.
I think the member's question is very timely. While we know that the CBC operates at arm's length and that its decisions are made pursuant to the Broadcasting Act by a board and its management, there is a very important thing that I want all Canadians to know. I want to welcome Canadians to join in on what the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage is doing right now. It is conducting a study on the Broadcasting Act and the role of CBC. I encourage Canadians to make submissions as to what that role should be and how we can make it better.