At least three parties around the table just sent the message that it's important to set aside the bonuses, focus on journalistic positions and maintain this network across the country. It's vital. I hope that the message from our committee is that it's important to invest where Canadians can benefit the most.
However, one political party here is calling for the destruction of the CBC. It claims that Radio‑Canada can survive without the CBC. That isn't my impression. It's quite the opposite. In Vancouver, for example, the CBC and Radio‑Canada share resources. When we ask journalists to attend our press conferences, which they often do, they attend on behalf of both networks. That way, the French‑speaking community of British Columbia can obtain the information. It's vital to share resources.
Is it fair to claim that the CBC's funding can be completely eliminated and that Radio‑Canada can carry on just fine, despite the CBC's destruction?