Alexis Brunelle-Duceppe

Thank you, Chair. Mr. Silver, good morning again. We're going to give you a VIP pass for the committee, since you're often here with us. I think that when it comes to Bill C‑219, your expertise is clear, given the work your organization does, of course. I'd like to ask you about some specific points. I'll perhaps wrap up with some broader questions at the end. I spoke with representatives from [more]

If necessary, you would recommend that we make adjustments to ensure it remains true to the spirit of what was drafted. Very well. We'll do that when we get to the clause-by-clause review. I think there will be consensus. For your information, in Bills C‑219 and C‑281, the English version of the section on the Broadcasting Act is the same, but the French version is not. It's easy enough for you [more]

Okay.

This could then serve as a model for other friendly countries that wish to achieve the same goals that we would achieve with Bill C‑219.

Thank you very much. I'd like to ask you a slightly broader question. You mentioned countries that do things differently. In what ways would Bill C‑219 bring us closer to the best—or worst—practices currently in place internationally? I get the impression that it would bring us closer to the best practices.

Thank you, Mr. Chair. I'd like to thank the witnesses for joining us to study this bill, which is supported by the Bloc Québécois. I would now like to address all the witnesses. Perhaps we could hear some explanations. In particular, we have concerns regarding the implementation of the bill as currently drafted, and I believe people are open to us working a little more to improve it. The bill [more]

C‑219 One of the concerns we raised relates to the Broadcasting Act, which is part of Bill, or to the annual report. Is this done in other countries? That isn’t a trick question. I’m genuinely asking for information.

I understand. However, your answer is much broader than what I was looking for. I would ask you to be more specific about interactions with families. That is what interests me most at the moment, because this bill would allow the disclosure of information while giving the minister the option to exclude certain details at the families' request. I have some concerns on this point. Wouldn't it be [more]

That’s another excellent answer. Let’s stay with the Broadcasting Act. After all, there are concerns about freedom of expression and Canada’s international obligations. How do these measures fit within the existing legal framework, particularly with regard to freedom of expression and fundamental rights?

We, too, must get to work. Sometimes we count on you to do our work for us, but, clearly, we’ll have to do our own research. C‑219 Since the start of today's meeting, I get the sense that you are extremely reluctant about the entire text of Bill. That said, many members of Parliament supported this bill to make sure it would be sent to our committee. Isn’t there a disconnect between the people [more]

Thank you, Mr. Chair. Witnesses, do you have any examples of what is being done internationally on this type of legislative measure? Have you done any research to determine whether such measures exist internationally and, if so, to find out what works well and what does not for countries like Canada? Obviously, I am not referring to countries with authoritarian governments that control [more]

I agree with you, having participated publicly in several efforts regarding various cases and having often taken part in press conferences where all recognized parties in the House united to support a specific case. Examples would be Vladimir Kara‑Mourza, but also Raif Badawi or Jimmy Lai, among others. That said, I have serious concerns about the text, and, frankly, that is the purpose of the [more]