Obviously CBC is in a crisis right now. They've laid off 10% of their staff. It's not a very good time to ask them to amputate more. I am aware that the federal Treasury Board has this exercise, which a variety of government departments and agencies go through. I just felt, Mr. Rodriguez, that it was unfortunate that at this time, when CBC is in a crisis, they would be asked to consider further cuts.
I sat in the room two weeks ago when you asked Minister Moore if he could guarantee that CBC would be receiving the money, and he told you that he could. At least that's what I heard, Mr. Rodriguez. I was very disappointed to see that this happened.