There is no intent, and I will make a commitment that the government that I am part of today has no intention or plans to do so. I cannot speak for a government of 10 to 20 years from now. I cannot say “ever”, nor could any member here for any party or any government that they are part of--on a going-forward basis. I will be very realistic—and that's the difference with this government. We will not say words just to satisfy. I will be very realistic and tell you that there are no plans by this current government to privatize the CBC.
On October 18th, 2006. See this statement in context.