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Canadian Heritage committee  Perhaps. However, in regard to the guidelines and the rules for the allocations in this fund, right now if we look at what's been out there, $60 million has been advanced, of which only $20 million would be allocated for the French language. That being said, I think we looked at that the other day, and there are perhaps 30 to 33 stations that would qualify to apply for this fund.

April 29th, 2009Committee meeting

Tony Porrello

Canadian Heritage committee  I think you'd get better assurance if you could get a fee for carriage.

April 29th, 2009Committee meeting

Tony Porrello

Canadian Heritage committee  On your first question, yes, we will be ready. We're obliged to be ready before other broadcasters, as we're moving and improving our equipment, so we're going straight to digital. On your second question, there have been talks. I'm not sure if you mean talks directed to the government, but with the CRTC there has been a committee put in place to look at how this transition can be made easier for the consumer.

April 29th, 2009Committee meeting

Tony Porrello

Canadian Heritage committee  No, not the spectrum itself. As a broadcaster we're not looking to purchase a piece of the spectrum.

April 29th, 2009Committee meeting

Tony Porrello

Canadian Heritage committee  I may have misunderstood your question, then.

April 29th, 2009Committee meeting

Tony Porrello