Madam Speaker, one really important thing in this debate is the role of the CBC and some of the programs it has with respect to investigative reporting. One concern I have is that with the loss of the CBC, it would take away the investigative journalism that has exposed consumer products and cover-ups, which have helped Canadians not only with public safety issues but also consumer issues related to the pocketbook.
What type of effect will this have? We already have a diminished investigative reporting capacity from other media outlets, and I fear that this would also take away one of the last refuges for investigative reporting that helps so many Canadians.