The CBC is the public broadcaster. Our public television is sick at the moment because it has over the years come to play the same role as the private networks, which is to generate funds from advertising. The end result is that the State television network depends on ratings and is thus prevented from playing its role.
Mr. Godin, the CBC needs better financing, and we need to know exactly what its role is supposed to be. In our own jargon, we call the CBC "Radio-Montréal'. That's what it shows us. We also argue that additional funds should be provided to promote enhanced regional production. Even in Alberta and New Brunswick, the CBC would do well to reflect the lives of Acadians where they live and then show this reality to the rest of Canada.