I want to talk about the CBC. The estimates show reductions in funding.
I come from southern Alberta where there are some people who think that any funding is inappropriate. I don't share that view. I'm a southern Albertan who sometimes gets mocked for enjoying the CBC. I actually enjoy their programming, not just their value for Canada.
Can you tell the committee why the reductions were necessary? Can you explain the need for the government to respect taxpayers' dollars while continuing to accomplish the goals of the CBC?