CBC resents the usage of the term "state broadcaster." In fact, they don't like it at all. They refer to themselves as a public broadcaster. Members opposite have gotten angry if you refer to the CBC as the state broadcaster.
It seems to me a public broadcaster receives its money willingly from the public. State broadcasters receive their money from the state. I understand the chair of the CRTC said the other day that he feels the terms are synonymous. However, he thinks the term “state broadcaster” reflects broadcasters that occupy and operate typically in non-democratic places.
We heard from Mr. Drapeau earlier today that providing information is a function of democracy, essentially, providing access. If the CBC is not providing access, they're not acting democratically. Aren't they acting in a fashion, perhaps, that reflects more of a state broadcaster in a regime whereby they're not providing information?