Media Industry  Mr. Speaker, my colleague would agree that our media is facing tremendous upheaval that necessarily affects their business models. We are aware of the issue regarding the communities that are underserved. That is why in budget 2018 we allocated $50 million to ensure that we are able to support journalism in these communities.

Human Rights  Mr. Speaker, protecting and promoting human rights in Canada and abroad is a top priority for our government. Earlier today the Minister of Justice presented Canada's third Universal Periodic Review before the United Nations Human Rights Council. Through our work as a government to build a renewed nation-to-nation relationship with indigenous peoples, with our commitment to gender equality, and our unwavering support of diversity and inclusion, we are working toward strengthening Canada's commitment to human rights at home.

Media Industry  Mr. Speaker, we know that more and more Canadians are getting their news on the internet. Because of that, our media have to innovate. In budget 2018, in response to calls from the industry, we announced that the government would study new models that would enable media outlets to accept donations.

Taxation  Mr. Speaker, as members know, Canadians are increasingly turning to the Internet to get the news. Meanwhile, media companies are innovating to adapt to this change. At the request of the industry, we announced in budget 2018 that the government would examine new models to enable the media to accept donations.

Ethics  Mr. Speaker, we all know that the way Canadians consume content has changed, and this is a reality that is impacting many sectors. The reality is that benefits associated with the shift toward digital are not shared equally between web giants and our artists, creators, and journalists.

Taxation  Mr. Speaker, as my colleague knows, the vast majority of Canadians use social media and digital platforms. Because of this, I met with representatives of all the major platforms to develop our cultural policy, Creative Canada. My chief of staff's expertise and knowledge on the business model used by web giants is therefore an asset, given that our goal is to protect and promote our culture online.

CBC/Radio-Canada  Mr. Speaker, we certainly believe in the importance of our national broadcaster. That is why we invested $675 million in CBC/Radio-Canada to get more local journalists and to gradually enhance Radio-Canada's online programming. I understand the over-the-air issue, but I would like to remind my colleague that this matter is under the jurisdiction of the CRTC, which functions at arm's length from the government.

Indigenous Affairs  Mr. Speaker, our relationship with indigenous peoples and nations is our government's most important relationship. I know that the topic of indigenous languages is very important to my colleague, and I would be happy to work with him to ensure that we have solid legislation on indigenous languages.

Justice  Mr. Speaker, my two colleagues spoke about the Barreau du Québec. There are proceedings underway. Some organizations have decided to initiate proceedings; that is their choice. As the matter is before the courts, we will not comment further.

Taxation  Mr. Speaker, as we have said many times, the benefits of the digital world are not shared equally between the web giants and our artists and creators. The web giants have a responsibility and must recognize it. As the Minister of Finance has said, the international community has agreed to examine the impact of digitization on key aspects of the existing tax system and try to come to a consensus.

Justice  Mr. Speaker, as I already said, some organizations decided to launch these proceedings and that is their choice. Naturally, as the matter is before the courts, I will not comment further.

Justice  Mr. Speaker, some organizations decided to launch these proceedings and that is their choice. I will not comment further as this matter is presently before the courts.

Official Languages  Mr. Speaker, I would of course like to thank my colleague from St. John's East for his question and also for his excellent French. Our two official languages, as he put it so well, are at the heart of who we are, which is why we, as a government, have decided to make the largest investment in Canadian history, a historic investment, specifically $500 million in new funds, for a total of $2.7 billion, in our official language communities.

Concurrence in Vote 10—Department of Transport  moved: That Vote 10, in the amount of $100,477,535, under Department of Transport—Grants and contributions, in the Interim Estimates for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2019, be concurred in.

Concurrence in Vote 5—Department of Transport  moved: That Vote 5, in the amount of $30,747,464, under Department of Transport—Capital expenditures, in the Interim Estimates for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2019, be concurred in.