Canadian government increases CBC's budget by $42 million to support programming and jobs.

The Canadian government has allocated a $42 million budget increase to the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) to help support its programming and avoid staff and programming cuts. The additional funding, which brings the corporation's annual funding to $1.4 billion, will enable CBC to stabilize operations, preserve jobs, and continue investing in programs and services. The federal budget aims to strengthen publicly-funded broadcasting and promote diverse storytelling in media and cultural industries.

April 17, 2024
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