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Carney, Singh pledge support for CBC to defend sovereignty, fight misinformation

On Friday during the federal election trail, leaders discussed CBC/Radio-Canada funding.
Leaders debated funding to protect Canadian culture and sovereignty from external threats.
Carney and Singh supported federal spending, while Poilievre dismissed it as unaffordable.
Carney pledged an initial $150 million boost; Poilievre said his approach won't impact Radio-Canada.
The debated funding levels could change the Canadian public broadcaster's future.

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National Observer

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CBC deserves federal funding as it supports our sovereignty, say Carney, Singh

Liberal Leader Mark Carney and the NDP's Jagmeet Singh expressed support Friday for federal spending to ensure a strong national public broadcaster, a notion Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre dismissed as something Canada simply can't afford.

3 hours ago·Canada

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The Globe & Mail

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Carney pledges $150-million funding increase for CBC/Radio-Canada – with more to come

Pierre Poilievre accuses Liberal Leader of failing to explain where the additional public money would come from

3 hours ago·Canada

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Victoria Buzz

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Prime Minister Carmney announces he would provide more funding to CBC if elected

While Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre says he would defund CBC. The post Prime Minister Carmney announces he would provide more funding to CBC if elected appeared first on Victoria Buzz.

5 hours ago

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National Post

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Ottawa Sun

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Carney proposing to boost funding for CBC while also allowing ads

The Liberal leader said it was an ‘appropriate balance in terms of taxpayer dollars and competition.’

6 hours ago·Canada

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The Hamilton Spectator

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Mark Carney promises $150M funding boost for CBC

Liberal Leader Mark Carney is pledging more government funding for CBC Radio-Canada, directly countering Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre’s promise to cut Ottawa's support for the public broadcaster.

6 hours ago·Hamilton, Canada

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