CBC Pensioners Association Welcomes CBC Funding but Says Federal Budget Falls Short for Seniors

November 6, 2026 – TheNewswire - The CBC Pensioners Association welcomes the federal government's announcement of an additional $300 million over two years for CBC/Radio-Canada in Budget 2026. However, the Association says the investment does little to address the longer-term funding challenges facing Canada's public broadcaster and falls short of the government's commitment during the last federal election to work toward bringing CBC/Radio-Canada's funding in line with the average funding of other national public broadcasters. "We are pleased to see additional funding for CBC/Radio-Canada. It is an important recognition of the role our public broadcaster plays in Canadian society," said Dan Oldfield, President of the CBC Pensioners Association. "However, a two-year funding commitment does not provide the long-term stability and predictability that CBC/Radio-Canada needs to fulfil its mandate and plan for the future." The Association recognizes that Canada's economic and political circumstances have changed considerably since last spring's federal election. Nevertheless, it is concerned that the government's longer-term commitment to strengthening public broadcasting has not been a

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