Liberals to cut CBC by $192-million in 2026-27

This year’s estimates include $1.38-billion in funding for the CBC, representing a marked decrease from the $1.58-billion allotted to the public broadcaster during the 2025-26 fiscal year.
‘Playing with fire’: Tony Manera recalls pushback during sovereignty debate

In an excerpt from his forthcoming memoirs, former CBC/Radio-Canada president Tony Manera recounts his experience at the public broadcaster ahead of the 1995 Quebec referendum.
It’s time to prioritize Canada’s media sovereignty and democratic resilience

Canada must reject any attempt to treat our media sovereignty as a bargaining chip in this critical trade negotiation.
Parliamentarians treat ‘Olympics hangover’ at Hill Ski Day

MPs and Senators celebrated sport, and addressed concerns raised by Canadian Olympic officials who called for more funding as the nation closed the Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Games with 21 medals.
Official languages commissioner nominee aspires for a ‘truly bilingual public service’

Kelly Burke, the nominee to become the next official language commissioner, says her goal in that position is ‘substantive equality’ between French and English across Canada.
Faster, higher, stronger—together

During the Olympics, sports fans can find space to recognize, celebrate, and suffer with competitors from other countries whose politics are not our cup of tea.
Hearings at National Assembly offer insight into Bill 1

The so-called Quebec ‘Constitution’ legislation doesn’t respect international law or the Canadian Constitution, and is a threat to the province’s English-speaking community.
What public art museums are for when the ground shifts

Museums are among the few civic places designed to sustain shared attention and contested memory in public.
Culture Minister Miller says Canada can’t cross CanCon ‘red lines’ in U.S. trade negotiations

Heated Rivalry creator Jacob Tierney says he is ‘strangely confident’ the prime minister ‘knows what he’s doing’ in U.S. trade negotiations as the Online Streaming Act remains under fire.
‘Where’s the plan B?’: media executives ask for contingency plan if Liberals axe Online Streaming Act during trade talks

Canadian Identity Minister Marc Miller says the law was part of ongoing trade discussions with the United States—putting the country’s modernized broadcasting framework in jeopardy.