Canadian Heritage committee  Are you talking about the CBC?

Canadian Heritage committee  It isn't only a matter of funding. The CBC also has a mandate to fulfill.

Canadian Heritage committee  I admit that it is a tough question to answer.

Canadian Heritage committee  This programming does not meet journalistic standards of presenting different viewpoints and standards of objectivity.

Canadian Heritage committee  Sir, could you please repeat the question?

Canadian Heritage committee  CIDA is largely funded by the Canadian government, which shows the support that Canada grants to the other inhabitants of this planet. The CBC is largely funded by Canadian taxpayers. It has the mandate to contribute to a shared consciousness and to national identity. We are wond

Canadian Heritage committee  Yes, of course.

Canadian Heritage committee  I really don't think one goes against the other. I think there's a place for both to be there, CBC as a broadcaster, but independent filmmakers receiving moneys to do programs that otherwise would probably not come to life in an institution the size of the CBC. There is more room

Canadian Heritage committee  You're asking me a very difficult question. The Canadian Independent Film and Video Fund is currently trying to draft a policy on this. It is not yet entirely clear in our minds. It is therefore difficult to propose something to others whereas we ourselves have not yet decided up

Canadian Heritage committee  We intend to hold a planning session in October to deal with this issue.

Canadian Heritage committee  Anything is possible in this world.

Canadian Heritage committee  In theory, they could, but this is the responsibility of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation.

Canadian Heritage committee  No. I come back to the member's statement when she said that we were cutting back or reducing the number of wonderful, very successful shows, whereas it is the CBC's responsibility to present a national perspective, to show Canadians who we are and how we see things. It is unfort

Canadian Heritage committee  The whole issue of freedom of expression is at risk when producers and directors create programs on issues that might interest Canadians. They do so with a certain independence, whereas the people at the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation do so with a corporate mindset that takes

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