Stéphane Dion at the Canadian Heritage Committee

On November 25th, 2014. See this statement in context.

November 25th, 2014 / 4:55 p.m.

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Stéphane Dion Liberal Saint-Laurent—Cartierville, QC

I am aware of that, but the comparison is still a valid one.

I had a look at the commercial revenues, and never have they been equivalent to 45% of the votes. That, too, is an all-time record.

The minister lays the blame on CBC, saying all it has to do is raise more money. Is the Department of Canadian Heritage concerned that an excessive reliance on commercial revenues by the public broadcaster could jeopardize its ability to fulfill its mandate?

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