It’s time to change the channel on the CBC: David Clinton in the Hub – MLI

October 8, 2024

The federal government must launch a full program review of CBC’s parliamentary mandate.

Last week saw reports that Ottawa is set to make a major announcement regarding the future of the CBC in an attempt to “modernize” the public broadcaster. Senior government officials were reported as saying that alongside major legislative and regulatory changes, a new CEO is expected to be named.

This new CEO will have a difficult task ahead of them, as these expected changes come against the backdrop of contentious debate surrounding the CBC’s ongoing purpose and perceptions of its impartiality.

Is the CBC fair and objective—or ideologically driven? Is its programming world-class? Does it deliver products that are useful, widely enjoyed, and worthy of such a huge investment of taxpayers’ dollars?

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