I am indeed concerned about the impact the cuts could have on CBC/Radio-Canada's ability to continue serving official language minority communities.
It is often hard for parliamentarians, Canadians, and listeners and viewers in majority language communities to understand just how vital CBC/Radio-Canada is to those who live in official language minority communities. Whether you are talking about anglophones in Sept-Îles or francophones in Saskatoon or Moncton, CBC/Radio-Canada is often their only source for TV and radio news. It's always challenging for families wanting their children to grow up in a French environment outside Quebec or in an English environment far away from Montreal. That's the challenge I faced as a father living in Quebec City. I can tell you that the role CBC/Radio-Canada plays in official language minority communities is vital.