Canadian Heritage committee  That is part of the conundrum. People are consuming less television, and the CBC is seeing fewer advertising dollars. That's happening right across Canada in the broadcasting industry. People are going to the Internet for their news, for their content, whether it is for streaming

Canadian Heritage committee  I think things will evolve over time. This week I may not consume local or regional CBC personally, but I'll listen to CBC Radio 3 in my car, Sirius Radio. I may check the CBC North website for local news. Across the north, new technology definitely has a role to play as people h

Canadian Heritage committee  As an example, today, if you're looking for local news about the north, where are you going to go? You're probably going to go to the CBC North website. If you're interested in a news story from Iqaluit, you may stream the Iqaluit radio station, or you could watch a taped video b

Canadian Heritage committee  I don't know if I could give you a specific number. The population is approximately 50% aboriginal, and there are 11 languages across the Northwest Territories. As to how many people speak them as their native tongue, I don't know off the top of my head.

Canadian Heritage committee  Mr. Chairman, how much time do I have?

Canadian Heritage committee  Thank you. By way of introduction, my name is Curtis Shaw. I'm the general manager of Northwestel Cable in Yellowknife. Northwestel Cable is a wholly owned subsidiary of Northwestel. We are the incumbent local exchange carrier operating across the Yukon, the Northwest Territori