Trudeau runs to defense of “independent” CBC
By Cosmin Dzsurdzsa
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has come to the defense of the CBC after Twitter labeled the public broadcaster “government-funded media.”
On Monday, Trudeau accused Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre of attacking “independent media organizations.” The state broadcaster receives over $1.2 billion in taxpayer funding from the federal government.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau responds to Twitter labelling CBC as “Government-funded media,” and says the state broadcaster is “independent media.” pic.twitter.com/lbvsT5zx5a
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“When they’re trying to attack a foundational Canadian institution, the fact that he has to run to American billionaires for support to attack Canadians says a lot about Mr. Poilievre and his values,” claimed Trudeau.
“I think it says a lot about the Conservative Party of Canada. They’re choosing to constantly attack independent media organizations, journalists who are working hard to keep Canadians informed and support our democracy.”
Trudeau was referencing an open letter written by Poilievre, in which the Conservative leader asked the social media company to apply the label to the outlet.