"To be clear, all possible measures are being considered in the context of managing our financial pressures in the months ahead, including senior executive compensation." Tait announced job cuts earlier in the week, saying the move was necessary to make up for a $125-million shortfall. Following her remarks, CBC spokesman Leon Mar clarified that the broadcaster would not be reconsidering the bonuses it would have paid under existing contracts. In their statement on Friday, the senior executives said they are "committed to minimizing the effect of cuts on our programs and services to Canadians and on our workforce." Liberal, Conservative and New Democrat MPs on the committee universally expressed that they did not feel it would be appropriate for CBC executives to receive bonuses while it planned to cut its workforce.
