Mr. Speaker, the joke is on our Prime Minister, who talks about the employees of Radio-Canada/CBC.
Canada is at the bottom of the OECD when it comes to spending on public broadcasting. The CBC's announcement that it is slashing its budget and cutting hundreds of jobs is raising concern about its survival. While the Conservatives are turning their backs on public broadcasting, people across Canada are rallying in support of the CBC. When will the minister finally listen to citizens?
The NDP leader has a practical plan to save the CBC. When will the government listen and correct—