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Lacroix calls for ‘discussion’ on whether new tax should fund CBC

News | 09/29/2015 8:57 pm EDT

CBC/Radio-Canada CEO Hubert Lacroix said Tuesday the public broadcaster is in a financially stable situation despite the loss of advertising revenue from NHL games, but that it must start a “conversation” about alternative funding models, which could include a levy on Internet service providers, or a household fee or tax.

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