Hubert Lacroix' request is more complex than that. As I said in answer to Mrs. Crombie's question, the work we are doing together is really a partnership between the government and the CBC. It isn't just a matter of discussing the level, the amount, the number of years, what the CBC does, etc. We have to have an effective, responsible and adult relationship, in that we have to talk about sometimes tough issues to make sure that the CBC's mandate is maintained and carried out for the benefit of Canadians. That is what we are doing, and we always work with the CBC.
On February 16th, 2011. See this statement in context.