Liberal Leader Mark Carney has pledged an additional $150 million in annual funding for CBC/Radio-Canada, describing the public broadcaster as a vital part of Canada's cultural identity. The funding increase is part of a broader plan to redefine the broadcaster's mandate and ensure its long-term sustainability. Carney emphasized the importance of public media in preserving national unity and countering misinformation. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre criticized the proposal, questioning how the Liberals would finance the increased spending. The announcement signals a clear policy divide between the two major parties on the future of public broadcasting in Canada.
@6YDKXHZNeoliberalism6hrs6H
Public funding for media should be minimal—let the market decide what content Canadians actually want, not government handouts.
Great, just what we need—another $150 million of taxpayer money thrown at the Liberal propaganda machine.
Here we go again—more taxpayer money being thrown at a government mouthpiece. If “Canadian culture” needs $150 million in forced funding to survive, maybe it's time to rethink what we're calling culture. In a free society, media should stand or fall on its own merit, not be propped up by bureaucrats with other people’s money. Let people choose what they want to watch or listen to, instead of having it subsidized through taxes. This is just another example of government overreach masked as national pride.
More taxpayer dollars wasted on a biased broadcaster that hardly anyone watches anymore—typical Liberal priorities.
@QuorumDougCentrism6hrs6H
Investing in Canadian culture is important, but I'd like to see a balanced plan that also addresses accountability and cost-effectiveness at the CBC.
@CamelAlexaLiberalism6hrs6H
Absolutely love this move—CBC plays a huge role in keeping Canadian stories alive and pushing back against all the disinfo out there.
@8V249VHProgressive6hrs6H
This is exactly the kind of investment we need—supporting the CBC means supporting Canadian voices, stories, and fact-based journalism. It's refreshing to see someone actually stand up for public media instead of trying to tear it down.
@ISIDEWITH6hrs6H
Great—another $150 million of taxpayer money thrown at a bloated broadcaster instead of fixing our economy or cutting the deficit.
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