Juno News revealed CBC hired temporary foreign workers for Ontario jobs, citing a lack of available Canadians. Spokesperson Chuck Thompson claimed to be "unaware" of the issue but promised a "more informed answer."

“Regarding your question, there’s nothing I’m aware of but perhaps if you could give me more specific details I’d be able to give you a more informed answer.” Thompson wrote in an emailed statement.

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CBC, despite receiving $1.4 billion yearly in taxpayer funds, has hired at least 20 temporary foreign workers in its Ontario offices in the last decade.

The state-funded broadcaster used Labour Market Impact Assessments (LMIA) to claim it was unable to acquire Canadian workers, including for “high wage” positions.

Government records reveal CBC hired temporary foreign workers as broadcasters, announcers, technicians, web designers, developers, computer programmers, network technicians, research marketers, business managers, and consultants.

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Conservative heritage critic Rachael Thomas was flabbergasted as temporary foreign workers are bankrolled by Canadian taxpayers. “Why is our public broadcaster turning to foreign workers instead of investing in Canadian talent?” she asked. “Canadians deserve answers.”

Despite receiving billions in taxpayer money, the CBC charges Canadians $5.99/month for an ad-free Gem Premium subscription, which primarily features American and British programming. CBC recently sued to keep its Gem subscriber numbers private, defying an information commissioner's order. 

University of Ottawa assistant professor Matt Malone, who requested the information, views the court action as an effort to avoid transparency.