Official Languages committee  On that subject, Mr. Godin, we are currently in discussion with the CBC. There are winds of change at the CBC, with the structures for television, radio and other media being merged. We therefore recently met Messrs. Sylvain Lafrance, Louis Lalande and Richard Simmons, among others.

Official Languages committee  We fully agree that there are many areas for improvement.

Official Languages committee  My apologies, Mr. Godin, but from one standpoint, I can't say that they are doing nothing, but they are not doing enough. There are many areas for improvement at the CBC. It is absolutely—

Official Languages committee  Fifteen percent? No. I do not want to talk about percentages. On the other hand, there are certainly many things that could be improved in terms of visibility.

Official Languages committee  There is an excellent example. When there were municipal elections in Ontario recently, the CBC never talked about it. We perceive this as an insult. It's absolutely awful, and makes no sense. But when there are elections in France, the CBC will talk about it. It is examples like that that make us say that it's unbelievable, and that there are all kinds of areas for improvement.

Official Languages committee  In my view, the criteria are not demanding enough. There's something missing. Something more needs to be done. Currently, under its licence, the CBC must broadcast six hours of regional production as part of its national programming. Regional for the CBC means everything outside of Montreal.

Official Languages committee  With respect to arts and culture, I would add that more and more cities and provinces want to become leaders who are more involved. In recent years, people have changed their tune and the arts and culture are no longer necessarily considered simply a form of recreation or like the Friday night show.

Official Languages committee  And now there are also the specialty channels.

Official Languages committee  Did I meet the three-minute time limit?

Official Languages committee  Good morning. As I have only three minutes, I will do without the acknowledgments and not bother with our organization's presentation. I nevertheless want to tell you that I am here on behalf of our President, René Cormier, who lives in New Brunswick. It is unfortunately impossible for him to be here today.