Canadians know that accurate, diverse, and relevant news contributes to a thriving and functioning democracy in Canada.
This week, Pierre Poilievre and the Conservative Party had a clear ask of their supporters, friend:
“help us defund the CBC”
— Conservative Party of Canada fundraising email, November 7, 2022
Even before becoming leader of the Conservative Party, Pierre Poilievre has been clear about his intentions to defund the CBC.
Canadians know that accurate, diverse, and relevant news contributes to a thriving and functioning democracy in Canada.
In 2015, Justin Trudeau and our Liberal team committed to reversing the previous Conservative government’s cuts to the CBC – and that’s exactly what we’ve done. And in this year’s Budget, we took further steps to keep investing in local journalism, breaking down barriers to support racialized and minority journalists, and funding to help publications adapt to the evolving technology and media consumption habits of Canadians.
Pierre Poilievre and the Conservative Party’s call to defund the CBC is yet another example of the reckless policies that would hurt Canadians.
It’s your support that helps ensure we can keep Canada moving forward.
We’re into the final weeks of the year and every contribution makes a big difference in the work we’re doing to grow our movement and share our positive message across every part of the country.
If you're able, chip in now to ensure that Justin Trudeau and our Liberal team can continue our work to keep Canada moving forward.
