I'll be very quick.
I certainly agree with this motion. We've had Ms. Tait several times now to the heritage committee trying to explain bonuses or performance bonuses or whatever she calls it.
I think when this news broke in late June or early July, Canadians were taken aback. They were surprised at the $18.4 million in bonuses last year to this year. We still don't know her bonus situation, Chair. She didn't receive the bonus, we understand, from 2022, I believe. She did not say in committee, when she did come, that she received her bonus.
Now we know that Ms. Tait is leaving the CBC. Her intention is to retire this coming January, so I think it's very important that the committee hear from Ms. Tait on the direction that the CBC is going and the $18.4 million in bonuses that were handed out.
The Canadian Taxpayers Association, or whoever it was, exposed this in late June. While she was here, I do give her credit for saying it was the board, but it was the Privy Council or the minister who approved this. I too would like to hear from Ms. Tait at the heritage committee.
Thank you.