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?

CBC is supposed to tell Canadian stories. In an environment where everyone can make media, they should make room for Canadians to tell stories: stop including ads in their podcasts and online news platforms. Leave those ad dollars for new Canadian news outlets and podcasters.

They should be the hardest hitting journalists, similar to or more aggressive than Vassy. Rather than what amounts to a propaganda rag.