Madam Speaker, I thank my colleague from Drummond for his excellent speech.
His English is much better than my French, so I will ask my question in English.
The Conservatives have promised to cut entirely CBC's English-language programming across the country, but they will protect Radio-Canada because of its role in Quebec culture and its importance to Quebec communities. CBC's English-language radio is more popular than ever. It is gaining market share.
I have two questions. First, does the member trust that the Conservatives will indeed protect Radio-Canada throughout the province of Quebec? Second, does he not agree with me that rural communities in northern British Columbia deserve access to quality public broadcasting just as much as communities in his province?