Hon. Sheila Finestone (Secretary of State (Multiculturalism) (Status of Women), Lib.): Mr. Speaker, as my colleague must be aware, the mission of the Canadian Broadcasting Co
rporation and Radio Canada International is, and I quote:``[-] to reflect major current events and contribute to the exe
rcise of democracy''-something you and others need to l
earn about-``to the affirmation of the sovereignty of the country and to helping the v
...[+++]arious regions to come to know more about each other, and to more accurately reflect the national identity''.
L'hon. Sheila Finestone (secrétaire d'État (Multiculturalisme) (Situation de la femme), Lib.): Monsieur le Président, comme mon collègue doit le savoir, la mission de Radio-Canada et de Radio Canada Internationale est, et je cite: «[ . ] de refléter les grands événements de l'actualité et de contribuer à l'exercice de la démocratie ».