The head of the CBC says that while the public broadcaster must prepare for "all possible outcomes," it doesn't have a specific plan in the works for the possibility of a future Conservative government cancelling all or part of the Crown corporation's public subsidy. No," Tait said, when asked about the possible termination of the $1.3-billion subsidy the company receives yearly from the federal government. Tait said that in polling commissioned by the public broadcaster, CBC found a "vast majority" of Canadians support its continued role in Canada. "I believe that my primary role is to advocate for a strong public broadcaster," she said. WATCH | CBC president pressed on bonuses: Liberal MP asks CBC president to reconsider bonus pay structure Duration 4:34 Liberal MP Michael Coteau asked CBC president Catherine Tait whether she would reconsider performance payments, adding bonuses should only be 'given when times are good.'

Source: CBC News May 19, 2024 13:09 UTC