Trudeau government proposes new CBC mandate that includes big funding boost, a ban on some ads

Federal Heritage Minister recommends nearly doubling CBC funding and reducing accountability

The Canadian Taxpayers Federation is calling for the CBC to be completely defunded in the wake of the federal Liberal government’s recommendation to nearly double the state broadcaster’s cost to taxpayers and hide its budget reporting. “It is outrageous for the government to try to hide the cost of the CBC from the taxpayers who are paying its bills,” said Franco Terrazzano, CTF Federal Director. “This government is totally out touch if it think…

The Minister of Canadian Heritage, Pascale St-Onge, is proposing a real revolution in her plan for the future of CBC/Radio-Canada. Unfortunately, it couldn't have come at a worse time.

Trudeau government proposes new CBC mandate that includes big funding boost, a ban on some ads

Minister Pascale St-Onge proposed the CBC be funded through a per capita model based on the size of the population in an update Thursday.

Heritage Minister Proposes Overhaul of CBC, Doubling Its Funding

Heritage Minister Pascale St-Onge is proposing an overhaul of CBC/Radio Canada’s mandate, which entails nearly doubling its $1.4 billion in federal funding and implementing a more “stable” funding process for the public broadcaster. The average funding for public broadcasters in G7 countries like England and Germany is $62 per person, St-Onge said during a Feb. 20 press conference in Ottawa, saying Canada ranks “next to last” with an annual inve…

Ottawa’s Plan to Eliminate Advertisements from CBC/Radio-Canada News Programs

Ottawa plans to significantly boost public funding for Radio-Canada, eliminating ads during news broadcasts and fees for services like EXTRA on TOU.TV. Heritage Minister Pascale St-Onge advocates for stable funding through legislative credits, drawing inspiration from European models. This initiative aims to enhance independence from political influence. Amidst political uncertainty, the proposal includes restructuring leadership […]

Canadian Heritage Minister Pascale St-Onge urges a near-doubling of funds for public broadcaster CBC, to bolster the broadcaster and end its reliance on ads

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