One way it could happen is the CPC limits CBC resources every year, forcing it to gradually degrade, & increasingly rely on advertisers. Then when the plug is finally pulled, it won't seem so bad, because it's so degraded anyway. A lot of damage could be done in the span of a few years.
I don't want this to happen, but I think it's what might happen.
Also, consider from the article:
The McGill study says only 40 percent of rural Canadians are satisfied with their local coverage
I have absolutely no love for Poilievre whatsoever, but listen to his answer to the question:
He very specifically doesn't say yes at any point. He starts off by saying that going to Mars is the ambition of a toddler. He goes on to say "I hope Tesla opens some factories in Canada so that Canadians can benefit". He calls doubt on the notion that a meeting with Musk is ever even in the realm of possibilities.
For people who hate Poilievre, I challenge you to really listen to what he says here. He's dissing Musk, actually pretty harshly.