Mr. Speaker, one of the phrases members opposite have enjoyed using throughout this debate is that they believe in an independent and free media. They believe in its protection so much that they need to give $600 million to it.
Liberal logic would say that the $600 million being put towards the media is their believing in its independence and freedom and being arm's length from the state. I do not follow the logic.
Maybe the hon. member across the aisle could help me understand. How is the government giving $600 million to the press helping to further its freedom and independence from government and government money?