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Martin Champoux

Member of Parliament
Member of Parliament
Bloc Québécois

Drummond
Quebec
Voting Attendance: 68%
Expenses Last Quarter: $108,134.67

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Feb/1/24 2:59:01 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, yesterday, the Minister of Canadian Heritage opened the door to additional federal funding for Radio-Canada, even though the public broadcaster is about to announce the elimination of 600 positions. A number of analysts believe that the cuts planned by CEO Catherine Tait were premature, possibly even excessive, and clearly unfair to the francophone side of the network. Will the minister insist that CBC/Radio-Canada cancel these ill-timed layoffs before it receives any additional funding?

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Context: House Hansard - 266 - Dec/12/23

Mr. Martin Champoux (Drummond, BQ)

Dec/12/23 2:40:52 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, when people are calling for someone's resignation, it is probably not a good time for them to go on an overseas trip. However, CBC/Radio Canada's CEO, Catherine Tait, left for Australia shortly after announcing that 600 CBC/Radio-Canada employees are being let go. I am sure everyone will agree that that shows a lack of judgment. Does the Minister of Canadian Heritage still have confidence in Catherine Tait? Does she approve of the CEO's decision to go ahead with these layoffs?

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Context: House Hansard - 264 - Dec/7/23

Mr. Martin Champoux (Drummond, BQ)

Dec/7/23 2:59:10 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, I am pleased that the minister also wants answers from the president and CEO of CBC/Radio-Canada, but I would remind the minister that it is her responsibility to appoint the CEO. Ms. Tait's 18-month tenure was supposed to focus on combatting disinformation. However, she is doing the opposite. The loss of 600 jobs will mean less news. We need to send a clear message. There should have been zero layoffs announced on Monday, not 600. No layoffs should have been announced, or maybe just one. If Catherine Tait does not back down on those cuts, will the minister fire her?

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Context: House Hansard - 264 - Dec/7/23

Mr. Martin Champoux (Drummond, BQ)

Dec/7/23 2:57:54 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, CEO Catherine Tait announced that CBC/Radio-Canada is laying off 600 employees. This is a catastrophe. It is a catastrophe for news and regional information. It is a catastrophe for Quebec culture and democracy, and of course it is a catastrophe for Radio-Canada creatives. Catherine Tait's chosen approach is like water torture: Waves of layoffs stretching out over months, leaving everyone feeling like they could get the boot at any second. It is disgusting, yet the executives have the gall to give themselves holiday bonuses. Shame on them. Does the Minister of Canadian Heritage still have confidence in Catherine Tait?

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Context: House Hansard - 214 - Jun/15/23

Mr. Martin Champoux (Drummond, BQ)

Jun/15/23 3:02:35 p.m.
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Re: Bill C-18

Mr. Speaker, layoffs at Bell Media are a sign of growing pessimism even among the telecom giants. We can only imagine how the smaller industry players feel. Will current federal programs and the compensation flowing from Bill C‑18 really be enough to ensure the survival of the news? The Bloc Québécois is proposing the creation of a dedicated fund, separate from existing programs, wholly dedicated to protecting news media and newsrooms. I think we are at that point. What does the minister think? Is he prepared to work with us to develop a fund like that?

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