[skippy the wonder dog]

Moore isn't being entirely honest (and it's not the first time).

The composer is suing the CBC over unlicensed uses of the song. CBC has made settling that lawsuit a condition of reaching a new licensing deal, and has not offered a settlement the composer finds acceptable. CBC has also made a low-ball offer for all rights to the tune -- more rights for less money, the standard publisher/broadcaster game. The copyright holder, wisely, told them to pound salt. Now, Moore is crawling back saying, let's make a deal.