Canadian Heritage committee  It can't be an opinion piece.

Canadian Heritage committee  It can't be for opinion pieces, when someone writes their point of view, for example.

Canadian Heritage committee  We're talking about news that is objective, professional. Here in Canada we are very lucky to have such professional journalism. It is the envy of the world. That is the type of journalism we are trying to protect.

Canadian Heritage committee  Absolutely. Music is something we all care about. Two things needed to happen. First we had to increase funding. The Canada Music Fund had not been increased. Not only that, but it had been reduced over the years. We had to reinvest in it significantly. We are investing $20 mill

Canadian Heritage committee  Thank you very much.

Canadian Heritage committee  Thank you.

Canadian Heritage committee  I sense many questions in that question.

Canadian Heritage committee  Yes, Mr. Shields, but with due respect, the shift from traditional media to social media started under the previous government.

Canadian Heritage committee  It did start under the previous government. It's something that you see across the world. Now, what do we do with that? Do we cross our arms and do nothing, or do we intervene? We said, “We have to intervene.” For weeklies, it's a different program. It's the periodical fund, whi

Canadian Heritage committee  Actually, we don't eliminate anybody. We're trying to—

Canadian Heritage committee  —fix a problem that exists.

Canadian Heritage committee  Mr. Shields, I'm trying to understand. With all due respect, your party seems to be opposing this measure.

Canadian Heritage committee  On the other hand, you seem to say they should get the funds.

Canadian Heritage committee  No, as I mentioned to you, we're supporting the weeklies through the periodical fund. There is $75 million there.

Canadian Heritage committee  It is there for them. It depends. Some of them could qualify under the rules.