Sheila Copps on Canadian Television Fund

In the House of Commons on March 24th, 2003. See this statement in context.

Canadian Television FundOral Question Period

March 24th, 2003 / 2:55 p.m.

Hamilton East Ontario

Liberal

Sheila Copps LiberalMinister of Canadian Heritage

In fact, Mr. Speaker, the Canadian television fund is a $200 million fund that was created by a partnership between the public and private sectors.

This year, we will have over $200 million because the private sector has increased its contribution, which allows us—instead of investing in the public sector television fund—to invest in the CBC.

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