We're doing poorly internationally, at least among countries that claim to be democratic. In Canada, the public broadcaster's funding level is $33 per capita per year, while the average for G7 countries is $86. So, as you can see, we're far below other countries. In addition, countries that experienced propaganda, like Germany did during the Second World War, invest hundreds of dollars per capita in their public broadcaster each year, because they fully grasp how important it is to have a public service that is a news source of at arm's length from the government.
Yes, I think there's a way to look at CBC/Radio-Canada's funding model. Currently, CBC/Radio-Canada's funding amounts to $33 per capita per year, but I would remind you that, as a result of the $115 million in cuts made under the Harper government, it dropped to $29. At that level of public broadcaster funding, we're really getting close to the worst of the G7 countries in this area, that is to say the United States, which invests $4 per year per capita. However, we know what the Americans think of public broadcasters in general.
In my opinion, there's some leeway to better fund our public broadcaster and to find formulas that allow for predictability and stability. This is important to ensure not only jobs, but also the development of our distinct culture, both in Quebec and in the rest of Canada, not to mention indigenous communities.