The Liberal government is refusing to say if it approved a bonus for the head of the Canadian Broadcasting Corp., as Opposition Conservatives demand answers and New Democrats call for a ban on bonuses. It is up to the federal government to approve a bonus for Catherine Tait following a review of her performance and … Read more
Seven multimedia experts have been selected to advise Heritage Minister Pascale St-Onge as she renews the role of Canada’s public broadcaster. The group will provide policy advice mainly on CBC/Radio-Canada’s governance and funding, Canadian Heritage said. The department notes that consultations on the CBC’s mandate have already been done with the general public. The newly … Read more
The president of CBC and Radio-Canada signalled Tuesday that she will recommend bonuses are rolled out to executives this year, despite plans to cut 10 per cent of the national broadcaster’s workforce. Catherine Tait told the House of Commons heritage committee that it’s ultimately up to the board of directors to determine who gets bonuses, … Read more
