This translation has been automatically generated and has not been verified for accuracy.Media representatives accustomed to shaping coverage of proceedings at Quebec’s national assembly have been thrust into a different role this week, appearing as witnesses before a legislature committee seeking ways to rescue a troubled industry.
The president of the struggling company, Claude Gagnon, told the committee Wednesday, the third day of hearings, that traditional news organizations in Quebec have a revenue problem. Politicians were also asked to reduce government spending on online advertisements — where most consumers can be found — and spend the money instead in traditional media outlets, such as newspapers.
“Assume your responsibilities and act!” Saguenay Mayor Josee Neron said, referring to the provincial and federal governments. “Go and get the tax revenue where it is located.”
globebusiness It might help if our media wasnt incredibly biased trash