Debate Handout - CanadianBroadcastingCorporation...

Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Established in
1936, the
Canadian
Broadcasting
Corporation is
a Canadian
crown
corporation
that serves as
the national
public radio
and television
broadcaster
Languages offered: English, French and eight Aboriginal languages
Radio services include: CBC Radio One, CBC Radio 2, Ici Radio-Canada Premi è re, Espace musique, and
Radio Canada International
Television services include: CBC Television, Ici Radio-Canada T é l é , CBC News Network, Ici RDI, Ici
Explora, Ici ARTV, and documentary service
$1.1 billion in federal government funding, supplemented by commercial advertising
Canadian Broadcasting Corporation Highlights:

78% of Canadians tune in to some form of CBC programming

83% believe that CBC is important in protecting Canadian identity and culture
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