Top CBC executives said Friday they are considering options to manage the broadcaster’s financial pressures, including a closer look at “senior executive compensation,” following plans to slash 10 per cent of the public broadcaster’s workforce.
CBC/Radio-Canada head Catherine Tait and seven CBC vice-presidents released a brief statement that afternoon, after MPs of different political stripes voiced concerns about the plan to cut 600 jobs and not fill 200 vacancies over the next year.
“We are aware of the concerns that have been expressed following the announcement of cuts at CBC/Radio-Canada, as well as questions about remuneration, particularly senior executive compensation tied to performance,”
