Industry committee  In Canada, as I pointed out in my presentation, prices have fallen by 47.1% over the past five years. At the same time, as I think Mr. Staffieri mentioned, prices have increased by 1.5% in the United States and by 24.4% in England. Prices are coming down significantly here and going up elsewhere.

Industry committee  Personally, I rather believe that the regulatory framework and Bell's actions have allowed competition to develop. That's why, in Canada, there are now four national players competing, which means that prices have been reduced considerably—we've been discussing this since the start of the meeting at 11.

Industry committee  Thank you for the question. I'd like to make two brief comments. Firstly, South Korea, the United States, Germany and Australia are leaders, but Canada is better. Secondly, Bell has not appealed the arbitration decision involving roaming charges. The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission ruled on these costs at Bell and Quebecor, and we have not appealed that decision.

Industry committee  It's an excellent question. Conversations like these are very important. We can have a robust dialogue grounded in the facts, and we can communicate. In fact, we should use the opportunity here to communicate in a better way with Canadians. Also, it's a serious discussion. Canadians are concerned about affordability.

Industry committee  I appreciate that. We'll make sure to do that. Thank you.

Industry committee  Our focus is on lowering prices for Canadians and delivering the very best services to as many Canadians as possible. I followed pretty closely your exchange with Mr. Staffieri. Just to compare prices, Virgin is a Bell brand, and we offer Virgin Plus on 5G and our prices are undeniably lower than in the U.S.

Industry committee  Our focus is on lowering prices. That's why our 50-gigabyte plan—which is the one you referred to in your exchange with Mr. Staffieri—is available for $34 on the Virgin Plus brand, which is on the 5G network. That's lower than in the U.S., U.K., Australia and France.

Industry committee  Thank you, Mr. Chair. I also thank the members of the committee. I would like to begin by recognizing that I am joining you from unceded indigenous lands. The Kanien’kehá:ka Nation is recognized as the steward of the lands and waters from which I’m speaking to you today. At Bell, our purpose is to advance how Canadians connect with each other and the world.