In accordance with CBC policy, CBC will not provide the information requested in order to protect its autonomy, maintain confidentiality and protect its competitive position. The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation is required to provide a significant level of detail on its finances and operations to the public through parliament. The corporation also maintains high standards in procurement policies and practices. Its books are audited by the Auditor General of Canada and the information requested would have formed part of the information examined by the auditor general in any given year.
In the House of Commons on June 11th, 2002. See this statement in context.