OTTAWA — When it comes to CBC/Radio-Canada’s funding under a Carney-led government, the public broadcaster can expect the best of both worlds.

That is, more public funding while attracting private dollars in advertisement.

On Friday, Liberal Leader Mark Carney vowed to provide an initial $150 million funding increase, while directing CBC/Radio-Canada to strengthen its mandate. Eventually he would nearly double the $1.4 billion the public broadcaster receives in taxpayer dollars.

The Liberal leader said it was an ‘appropriate balance in terms of taxpayer dollars and competition.’

Carney proposing to boost funding for CBC while also allowing ads

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