We have to be very clear about that. Whatever the meaning of the Conservatives' empty slogan may be, it is impossible to “defund” the CBC without that having irreversible consequences for Radio-Canada, for several reasons.
First, we know very well that, at a number of regional stations, the technical teams are integrated. In fact, Radio-Canada's management explained it to this committee.
Second, when we talk about cutting public funding to the CBC, we're talking about cutting two thirds of public funding and eliminating thousands of jobs. In light of all this, it is impossible for CBC/Radio-Canada's private revenues not to be affected. Therefore, the cuts would be much greater than we think. I don't see in what world there would be enough resources for Radio-Canada to continue to fulfill its mandate to francophone communities, both in Quebec and outside Quebec.