Carney’s Plan for CBC Includes Initial $150M Budget Boost, Combating Disinformation

Prime Minister Mark Carney arrives on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, on April 2, 2025. The Canadian Press/Justin Tang

Liberal Leader Mark Carney has unveiled his plan to revamp Canada’s public broadcaster, saying he will increase its budget by $150 million and update its mandate, which would include combating disinformation.

Carney said CBC/Radio-Canada should be strengthened to help protect Canadian identity amid U.S. President Donald Trump’s “attacks on Canada.”