Mr. Speaker, we will continue to protect and to promote our culture.
The Broadcasting Act has not been reviewed since 1991. It predates smart phones and the ubiquitous use of the Internet. We are reviewing the act to ensure that it reflects today's realities and that the system in place is fair for everyone. The guiding principle for the review is clear: anyone who profits must contribute. No one gets a free pass.
We are also going to protect and strengthen CBC's mandate to make sure that Harper-style budget cuts can never happen again.