Canadian Heritage committee  That's an aspect that Industry Canada will be looking into and determining.

Canadian Heritage committee  Certainly, our focus is to make consumers aware of the availability of these converter boxes, of where to get hold of them. Discussions are currently taking place on this with the broadcasters.

Canadian Heritage committee  As you know, the auction of the spectrum, the 700-megahertz spectrum that will be freed as a result of the 52 to 69, is really the role of Industry Canada. However, we do have a very good understanding of what's taking shape, not only in the United States but around the world--in

Canadian Heritage committee  As I mentioned earlier, Industry Canada is looking into that. They have information in this regard.

Canadian Heritage committee  Basically, that's where most of the stations will be transitioning to--two to 51.

Canadian Heritage committee  Well, we are currently collaborating quite closely on this issue with members of the industry, but also with Industry Canada and the Department of Canadian Heritage. As Scott indicated earlier, the public service announcement will be coming out soon. We have specific guidelines f

Canadian Heritage committee  Clearly, we are closely monitoring the rapid evolution currently taking place in the new media environment. We mustn't forget that we exempted new media following a meeting we held some two years ago. However, we have established a working group in order to be able to closely mon

Canadian Heritage committee  Thank you, Scott. While the transition represents a milestone for the broadcasting system, the majority of Canadians won't even notice a change on the morning of September 1. That is because 93% of households currently subscribe to cable or satellite television services. The o

Canadian Heritage committee  This is part of the research we do internally and in consultation with the industry, academia, and others. We actually published a report called “Navigating Convergence” approximately a year ago, which reflects this changing environment, this dynamic environment, and it reflects

Canadian Heritage committee  It's a good question. As part of the proceeding on the new media, the commission made a decision to establish a new media measurement working group with the aim of having a better understanding between the cultural groups, the industry, and others, and to participate in that grou

Canadian Heritage committee  Clearly this is a large question that we'd have to come back to you on. But it goes back to the modern tools that we need. I would be more than happy to provide something to you, in terms of what tools in addition to any AMPs are needed in this fast, innovative, experimental envi

Canadian Heritage committee  We are clearly looking not only in Canada but also internationally at what different tools are out there. There are good examples out there of countries that have not only implemented a converged act but have developed modern tools to take it forward. But I think it's fair to s

Canadian Heritage committee  There aren't specific ones, no.

Canadian Heritage committee  As a result of the new media hearing, we mentioned that we will continue to monitor that environment. But it's clear that if you look at the landscape as it is now, there are many Canadian companies that have actually developed content and provided it either on iPhone or online.

Canadian Heritage committee  You probably know that this went to the Federal Court of Appeal, and they categorically said that ISPs do not fall within the meaning of the Broadcasting Act. But there is another case now at the Supreme Court, and we'll wait to see what results. It's by the cultural communities.