The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) is set to receive a significant budget increase from the federal government, with funding rising to $1.4 billion. This decision comes despite previous claims by CBC executives that they were asked to cut the broadcaster's budget, which was cited as a reason for announcing layoffs affecting 10% of its staff. The increase represents a 7.4% rise in funding, amounting to an additional $90 million. This move by the Trudeau government has sparked controversy, especially in light of recent criticisms regarding the CBC's alleged misuse of taxpayer dollars and amidst a broader context of media subsidies, including a newly announced $59 million in media subsidies through to 2027.
The Toronto Star is the largest single recipient of Trudeau’s media bail-out. And it shows. https://t.co/GFqSxs9bnw
Canada’s state broadcaster will get an additional $90 million in funding next year from the Trudeau government, despite declining revenue, viewership and laying off 10% of its staff. https://t.co/8wYn585D14
#BREAKING: The Trudeau Liberals have just announced another $59 MILLION in media subsidies through to 2027. https://t.co/d1ftW9jpP1
#REPORT: The Trudeau Liberals are boosting CBC's budget by $90 million despite recent controversies surrounding misuse of taxpayer dollars by the outlet. https://t.co/WLtdwlir25
Government increases CBC funding to $1.4-billion, which should cover all those bonu$e$. https://t.co/Wg2IuvUHJr
CBC is getting a 7.4% increase from our Federal Government bringing it to 1.4 billion dollars. Insane. https://t.co/bFEYwqveeP
Globe and Mail sounding like the Toronto Star. Sad. Do better. https://t.co/ULk4yIVqGX
Ottawa adds funding to CBC, despite executives' claims it was asked to cut its budget https://t.co/l3et8hbXvL
CBC is getting an increase in funding, despite executives insisting a request to cut its budget for was one reason they announced layoffs for 10 per cent of staff. READ MORE: https://t.co/WCVwYwRUCT https://t.co/WCVwYwRUCT
CBC set for budget boost despite executives’ claims of looming cut https://t.co/BfUWCvl5Uu https://t.co/FC6WBuJpjU
Ottawa adds funding to CBC, despite executives’ claims it was asked to cut its budget https://t.co/85rNs4aspv
Ottawa adds funding to CBC; broadcaster will get $1.4B budget https://t.co/ZjfRTLaHh6