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Government Backs CBC's Local News Plan Amid Funding Uncertainty

10/22/2025

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Culture Minister Steven Guilbeault praised CBC/Radio-Canada's plan to enhance local news coverage as part of its five-year strategy.
CBC president Marie-Philippe Bouchard said funding decisions remain uncertain, emphasizing flexibility in their strategy.
The Liberal commitment to increase CBC funding was raised, but its inclusion in the upcoming federal budget remains unconfirmed.
The initial Western list includes four communities and no final expansion decisions have been made.

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Culture Minister Steven Guilbeault praised CBC/Radio-Canada's plan to enhance local news coverage as part of its five-year strategy.
CBC president Marie-Philippe Bouchard said funding decisions remain uncertain, emphasizing flexibility in their strategy.
The Liberal commitment to increase CBC funding was raised, but its inclusion in the upcoming federal budget remains unconfirmed.
The initial Western list includes four communities and no final expansion decisions have been made.