John GruberApr 18, 2023
$44 billion to run the site like a 7th grader would.
Show threadNick HeerApr 18, 2023
@gruber I’m an idiot for questioning whether that was a real screenshot.
Show threadNullNoMoreApr 18, 2023

@nickheer @gruber -- a fair question, and also beyond belief, but Toronto Star says it's true.

https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/2023/04/17/cbc-to-pause-activities-on-twitter-after-being-labelled-government-funded-media.html

Elon Musk changes CBC’s label to ‘69% government funded’ after broadcaster announces Twitter pause

The broadcaster has disputed the designation, saying its editorial independence is enshrined in law.

thestar.com
Show threadChris Shaddock
@NullNoMore @nickheer @gruber dig a little dealer and you will learn that most media/news in Canada had taken money from the Gov as part of a bailout program including the Toronto Star.
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