Mr. Chair, the issues are being muddled here. First, we represent the Department of Canadian Heritage. Our committee is the Canadian heritage committee, not the industry committee. Our topics of consideration are the protection of our culture, our cultural industry and our Canadian broadcasters.
Let me point out, however, that the Broadcasting Act is designed to prevent the sale or import of illegal devices in Canada. The grey or black market is illegal. The changes contemplated would strengthen penalties and establish more efficient import controls with respect to satellite television decoders.
As we know, the Court of Quebec has handed down a decision in the D'Argy case. The government is seriously considering reintroducing the bill in the House to increase control over the grey and black markets and better protect our Canadian industry, which is after all creating jobs.
I might add that we have access to 350 television channels. There are 24 hours in a day. I do not think we can watch all these channels at the same time. Neither can we—