Carney’s Plan for CBC Includes Initial $150M Budget Boost, Combating Disinformation
CBC paid $18 million in bonuses to managers and executives in fiscal year 2023-2024, while also laying off 141 employees and eliminating 205 vacant positions during the same time frame
Liberal Leader Mark Carney has unveiled his plan to revamp Canada’s public broadcaster, saying he will increase its budget by $150 million and update its mandate, which would include combating disinformation.
Carney said CBC/Radio-Canada should be strengthened to help protect Canadian identity amid U.S. President Donald Trump’s “attacks on Canada.” ---More...
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