Well, if you read my previous posts in this thread, I did say that the CBC should go back to its roots and stick more to its mandate. Cutbacks means the CBC has to become more commercial, meaning more advertising, meaning more mainstream fare like Jeopardy.
It's funny though. So far those on the right have complained about "Little Mosque on the Prairie" and blasted the CBC for airing such Canadian shows. And then they complain that there isn't ENOUGH Canadian shows. Oi.
Actually, my argument is that spending so much money to fund complete garbage just because it is Canadian does not mean the network is imparting value. Nor does it mean it is serving Canadian culture.
I don't watch Little Mosque myself, but I respect that they came up with a show that is popular, profitable and unique.
Actually, my argument is that spending so much money to fund complete garbage just because it is Canadian does not mean the network is imparting value. Nor does it mean it is serving Canadian culture.
I don't watch Little Mosque myself, but I respect that they came up with a show that is popular, profitable and unique.
I highly doubt Little Mosque on the Prairie is profitable and popular is obviously "in the eye of the beholder". I guess if 100,000 people are watching it on CBC.....it can be considered popular in a sense.
And panhandling to peoples' prejudices is hardly unique.
CBC paid more than one-and-a-half times the average income of a working Canadian for a one-night, celebrity-filled party last September.
Called the Hazelton Takeover, the event cost taxpayers more than $72,000, thousands more than CBC president Hubert Lacroix claimed when he appeared before a Commons committee.
The lavish event, held at "Canada's only 5 star hotel" in "the city's finest and most fashionable downtown district," brought CBC host George Stroumboulopoulos together with American and British celebrities during the Toronto International Film Festival.
Lacroix told MPs that the party cost $64,000, but a single invoice from Veritas Communications shows a charge of $72,372.
Other invoices, including one from the Hazelton Hotel, have had all the key information -- including charges -- removed.
Cut back funding 20% next year. With subsequent cuts until no more taxpayer money is used to fund anything CBC does except for CBC radio. If they want to stay alive, force them to compete.
Nice to know we're all paying our hard-earned money so that those #######s can throw big parties.
The CBC should not be exempt from downsizing budgets, but I think they are asking for a larger budget next year. I would think the majority of Canadians agree that they should be on an even playing field with other broadcasters.
CBC continues to be raked over the coals in front of Parliament. Strombo throws a party because as he admits he wants to party with celebrities, The party costs $75,000 +
Of course CBC continues to spit in the taxpayers face with their document disclosures
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Other invoices, including one from the Hazelton Hotel, have had all the key information -- including charges -- removed.
According to Statistics Canada's Labour Force Survey, the average wage in Canada for working individuals is $44,252 a year.
The documents were obtained by QMI Agency through an access to information request.
Another document shows a team of four bodyguards were hired to protect Stroumboulopoulos during his party. The costs for the private security team have also been removed.
The contract for renting out Canada's most luxurious hotel for the party were released with all relevant details removed.
I wish that the government would just go in and fire anyone at a VP level and above and hack the CBC budget.
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