Times Are Tough But Not If You Feed From The Public Trough

Why it's nice to work for the government

Posted: November 24, 2008, 6:30 PM by Kelly McParland
Filed under: Full Comment

CanWest Global Communications Corp. said last week it will cut about 5% of its workforce, eliminating about 560 positions through voluntary buyouts, attrition and staff cuts.

CTVGlobemedia told employees last week there would be layoffs and a freeze on travel and entertainment spending at CTV Inc., the country's largest private broadcaster.

The Toronto Star is hunkering down, the Globe & Mail warned staff there are rough times ahead due to the sudden departure of advertising dollars.

That's the private sector. But what about the CBC, which gets its billion dollars a year straight from taxpayers?

No worries mate: here's the notice from InsidetheCBC.com

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