Sarmite Bulte on Canadian Broadcasting Corporation

In the House of Commons on November 18th, 1998. See this statement in context.

Canadian Broadcasting CorporationOral Question Period

November 18th, 1998 / 2:45 p.m.

Liberal

Sarmite Bulte Liberal Parkdale—High Park, ON

Mr. Speaker, my question is for the President of the Treasury Board.

Bill C-44 proposes that the board of directors of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation be named at pleasure by the governor in council in lieu of the current practice of being appointed to hold office on good behaviour.

What assurances can the minister give this House that the independence of the CBC will not be compromised?

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