Against the LAW: Did Mark Carney Cross the Line With the CBC?
Did the federal government blur the line between funding Canada's public broadcaster and influencing its programming?After the federal budget specifically referenced Canada's participation in Eurovision and CBC received an additional $150 million in funding, internal government documents reportedly reminded officials that ministers cannot direct CBC programming under the Broadcasting Act.So why was the Prime Minister announcing Canada's Eurovision entry? Why was Eurovision specifically mentioned in the federal budget? And why are CBC's own cost estimates being withheld from taxpayers?This…
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