CBC calls itself 'precious'; viewership numbers say otherwise

https://www.rebelnews.com/cbc_calls_itself_precious_viewership_numbers_say_otherwise

The broadcaster's President and CEO Catherine Tait explained that cutting the CBC's annual $1.3 billion budget 'would be devastating' to Canadians, hitting rural residents particularly hard.

The remarks about the value of CBC to the national fabric were made by CBC's New York residing CEO Catherine Tait in an appearance before the Commons Heritage Committee.

"This is a precious asset," Tait told MPs.

Tait explained that cutting the CBC's annual $1.3 billion budget "would be devastating" to Canadians, hitting rural residents particularly hard.

However, not many Canadians would notice if the state broadcaster disappeared.