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Heritage minister proposes banning ads from CBC news programming

Heritage Minister Pascale St-Onge announced a proposal to ban ads from CBC/Radio-Canada's news programming to enhance its service and provide impartial news to Canadians.
St-Onge is requesting a funding increase that could raise the public broadcaster's annual budget to about $2.5 billion.
The proposal aims to align CBC's funding with the G7 average and reduce ads around news content, ensuring stable public funding.
St-Onge intends to amend the Broadcasting Act to improve public consultations and governance of the broadcaster, citing a need for independence from political influence.

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The Hill Times

Heritage minister says CBC should cut ads from news content in new mandate proposal for public broadcaster

'It’s time for our political leaders to send a message that they believe in CBC/Radio Canada and the essential role it plays in Canadian life,' says Marla Boltman of the advocacy group Friends of Canadian Media.

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The Toronto Star

‘CBC does not belong to the Liberals or the Conservatives’: Canadian Heritage Minister proposes CBC’s new mandate

Minister Pascale St-Onge proposed the CBC be funded through a per capita model based on the size of the population in an update Thursday.

2 days ago·Toronto, Canada

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CBC News

Heritage minister pitches CBC/Radio-Canada overhaul and a major funding hike

Heritage Minister Pascale St-Onge announced Thursday a plan to overhaul CBC/Radio-Canada to shore up an institution she said is "at a critical crossroads" but one that is necessary as the country faces American threats to its sovereignty.

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Toronto Sun

Feds unveil proposals to reform CBC/Radio Canada

OTTAWA — A strong, empowered CBC is the only means to combat continued attacks on Canada's sovereignty, Canada's heritage minister said Thursday.

2 days ago·Toronto, Canada

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City News

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Heritage minister proposes banning ads from CBC news programming

OTTAWA — The outgoing federal heritage minister says she wants to bar CBC/Radio-Canada from running ads during news programming and from charging subscription fees for digital products such as CBC Gem. In turn, the government would increase the public broadcaster’s funding and make it more stable. Heritage Minister Pascale St-Onge, who released her plan for […]

2 days ago·Toronto, Canada

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