Canadian Heritage committee  Three years ago French services launched a program entitled Tout le monde en parlait. If everyone talked about an event at least 20 years ago, of course Radio-Canada would have been talking about it as well. It's a wonderful idea to revisit an event. We add testimony from those

Canadian Heritage committee  I will complete the picture. Of course we have a relationship with the stakeholders and all of the regional directorates are in constant communication with all of the organizations and communities of the francophonie. We also entertain an important relationship with all of the l

Canadian Heritage committee  Just like any other large business, Radio-Canada is experiencing the effect of demographic change. That factor should not be forgotten. As we move into the digital era, we see an opportunity. Because of the very nature of things, several employees are going to leave because they

Canadian Heritage committee  Last year, with regard to French-language services, Quebec cinema produced 14 new films and Radio-Canada was a partner in that it invested in 11 of those 14 films, so that was a major investment. I would also like to point out that for the first time in the country, a French-lan

Canadian Heritage committee  One of the advantages is that our relation with the producers and other large broadcasters allows us to offer French-language content that is far broader. This is interesting. Whenever I travel in the country people always tell me to what extent the francophones who live in anoth

Canadian Heritage committee  First of all, there is some money set aside for enhancing the radio programming all across the country. This amount is very important. Even if the sums are small when we distribute them to all of the stations, they really ensure that certain topics will be discussed. As Mr. Simm

Canadian Heritage committee  Could you repeat the question?

Canadian Heritage committee  Obviously we're working very hard to keep and expand our services in transforming our operation. I will give you an example. In Acadia we have reorganized all of our resources so as to increase service in Nova Scotia, while maintaining discussions with the community. We did tha

Canadian Heritage committee  The Web is an extraordinary tool but it is not the only one. Our strategy to reach all of the communities and maintain that link with them is to ensure that we capitalize on our existing infrastructure, and to that we add the Web component. In a few weeks, we will be announcing

Canadian Heritage committee  Before replying, I would like to tell you that your daughter could also view the complete Tout sur moi series and other drama series, without having to rent them, by going to Tou.tv.

Canadian Heritage committee  I should first mention the privileged relationship CBC/Radio-Canada maintains with the entire community of independent producers in the country. The good relationship that has developed is a relationship of trust. The producers we deal with who now come to us with ideas feel conf