Canadian Heritage committee  Are you referring to TQS's needs?

Canadian Heritage committee  Mr. Petit, TQS is a private company. I would prefer not to answer your question at this time. Obviously, the CRTC has all of our figures, as well as financial statements for each station. The CRTC is in a good position to assess our financial needs.

Canadian Heritage committee  Thank you, Mr. Chairman.

Canadian Heritage committee  Yes, we could do that in both official languages.

Canadian Heritage committee  Absolutely, we can provide this to the committee.

Canadian Heritage committee  Yes.

Canadian Heritage committee  It all depends on the source of income and the amounts. It is difficult for me to answer this question we know—

Canadian Heritage committee  This source of funding would be an incentive to produce more than what our current obligations require. We think it could be an interesting adjunct not only for broadcasters but also for independent producers who want to produce local programs and news. The film industry has the advantage of a tax credit, as does television.

Canadian Heritage committee  We are already doing that.

Canadian Heritage committee  Exactly. Digital transmitters are a major investment. We would have to see what the additional sources of income would be.

Canadian Heritage committee  Obviously, a second source of income would help ensure our organization's survival and that of the television industry in Quebec and in Canada. It would help us to get started once again, comply with our obligations and continue providing local programming.

Canadian Heritage committee  I'm referring to everything outside of the Montreal urban centre, pursuant to industry criteria.

Canadian Heritage committee  That is what I am saying.

Canadian Heritage committee  Yes.

Canadian Heritage committee  Absolutely, that was an oversight on my part.