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Canada’s public broadcaster is operating under a mandate last updated in 1991.

Since then, the media environment has transformed — from streaming platforms to social media to AI-generated misinformation.

As discussions begin around modernizing CBC/Radio-Canada’s mandate, we’ll be exploring what public media should look like in 2026 and beyond.

What should a modern public broadcaster prioritize today?

 

More Canadians now encounter news and cultural content through a small number of dominant digital platforms. While this has changed how information circulates, it also raises questions about visibility, accountability, and who ultimately shapes what audiences see.

From a policy perspective, platform design, algorithms, and business incentives increasingly influence how Canadian journalism is distributed and discovered. That has implications for news sustainability, public broadcasting, and democratic discourse.

Curious how others here see this shift.

What policy levers, if any, should Canada be considering to ensure access to Canadian news in a platform-dominated environment?