CBC president refuses to rule out accepting bonuses for two most recent fiscal years [Video]

CBC president and CEO Catherine Tait today refused to rule out accepting personal bonuses for the last two fiscal years if they’re approved by the Privy Council Office.

Speaking before the House of Commons heritage committee, Tait said Canadians expect CBC to honour its commitments to non-union managers and executives if they meet key performance indicators.

This is the third time Tait has been called before the heritage committee to answer questions about bonuses during a year which saw CBC cut 141 jobs and eliminate another 205 vacancies.

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has vowed repeatedly that a government led by him would defund the CBC, although he has promised to preserve some parts of Radio-Canada, the company’s French service.

“You are coming to the conclusion of your term, being paid more than the prime minister of this country makes, and you refuse today to rule out that you will receive …