OTTAWA — The CEO and president of CBC/Radio-Canada says she believes members of the parliamentary heritage committee have been using her appearances to “vilify and to discredit” her, along with the public broadcaster as a whole, as she defended bonuses paid to executives.&nbsp;

Catherine Tait was called to testify about $18 million in bonuses the corporation approved paying out to executives and other managers during for the last fiscal year, while it cut 141 jobs and eliminated another 205 vacancies, citing a financial shortfall.

Catherine Tait also warns that eliminating English services would result in 3,500 layoffs and reduce access to amateur sports and music.{ai:summary}Catherine Tait, CEO of CBC/Radio-Canada, accused members of the parliamentary heritage committee of attempting to vilify her and the broadcaster during her testimony about $18 million in executive bonuses. This occurred amid job cuts due to a financial shortfall.The bonuses were approved despite the elimination of 141 jobs and 205 vacancies in the organization. #politics

CBC president accuses MPs of trying to 'vilify' and 'discredit' her, defends executive bonuses

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