Mr. Speaker, I know there are other issues we should be debating, but there is some merit to this motion that has been presented by the Conservative Party of Canada. From the emails in my inbox, the constituents in the riding of Waterloo wholeheartedly support a public broadcaster. They recognize that we can do better, as can the CBC, but they fear the Conservative approach of just cutting programs and services available to Canadians.
After the member spoke, I received an email from a constituent reminding us that former prime minister Stephen Harper put Conservatives first; similarly, the leader of the Conservative Party does this. I believe that most Canadians, myself included, would put Canadians first. I am proud to have been born and raised in the Region of Waterloo; for me, Canadians and Canada are my priority and focus.
What is the importance of supporting a public broadcaster? How does it benefit constituents in his riding of Waterloo? If Conservatives had it their way, what would their idea of a public broadcaster be?