Canadian Heritage committee  Do you feel that people don't have adequate access to different resources on the Internet right now and that it's up to you and the CRTC to determine what they watch?

Canadian Heritage committee  What is broadcasting?

Canadian Heritage committee  What is the definition of broadcasting?

Canadian Heritage committee  No, I asked about programming. What's broadcasting?

Canadian Heritage committee  Thank you. On the topic of Bill C-11, I see that part of what's in front of us with regard to these estimates is an increase in spending allowance of 5.5% in order to bring amendments into play with regard to the Broadcasting Act. Do you find it odd that the terms “program” and “programming”, which give the CRTC the ability to regulate of course, are not clearly defined in Bill C-11?

Canadian Heritage committee  Okay, so you would take the definition that exists in the current Broadcasting Act and apply it to Bill C-11.

Canadian Heritage committee  Are you comfortable with the amount of discretionary power that would be put in your hands with regard to Bill C-11 and regulating programming?

Canadian Heritage committee  Mr. Beaulieu, if I may, I'll just clarify my question. If digital artists are forced to pay 30% off the top of their revenue into the arts fund, will that benefit them in terms of their overall income as individuals and their well-being?

Canadian Heritage committee  Sure. I don't mind chatting a little bit longer. Chair, perhaps you could confirm for me that this isn't eating into the time that's been allotted for me to speak and that I will in fact have an entire six minutes.

Canadian Heritage committee  Awesome. Thank you so much, Chair. I apologize to the committee. I started out by welcoming the witnesses, and of course thanking them for the good work they're doing. Thank you for giving us your time today. I also acknowledge the good work that artists have done, not only to keep us entertained throughout the pandemic but long, long before that, and contributing to the arts and culture within Canada.

Canadian Heritage committee  I apologize, Chair. I think I have it set up now.

Canadian Heritage committee  Thank you. Welcome to both of the witnesses who are here with us today. As you know, the topic of discussion at hand is the well-being of Canadian artists. More formally, it has to do with their financial well-being. I'm really proud of the diversity that exists among Canadian artists across this country.

Canadian Heritage committee  Thank you so much, Mr. Gonez.

Canadian Heritage committee  Thank you, Madam Chair. My question is for Mr. Gonez. Thank you so much for being here and for providing testimony with regard to the important work you do as a digital-first creator. I find it really interesting, and I believe you're producing important content. In addition to your YouTube channel, you also have a news show called News You Can Use.

Canadian Heritage committee  Mr. Gonez, I can appreciate the challenges you faced. You highlighted that it is certainly not a level playing field. The current government is claiming that with Bill C-11 they're going to level the playing field, but under this bill they'll be requiring people such as you, digital-first creators, to contribute to the art fund.