Source : CBC/Radio Canada

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1. Overview

• CBC/Radio-Canada has developed an integrated local/regional strategy which takes into account:
     • The differing operational requirements of radio and television
     • The differing realities of the anglophone and francophone markets
• This strategy will enable CBC/Radio to improve Canadians' access to local public broadcasting services and address the concerns of the Heritage Committee
• This strategy will increase the availability of distinct public broadcasting coverage of local and regional news, culture and public affairs
• The strategy is designed to be phased in over three years and its estimated annual cost rises incrementally to approximately $80M by year 3 and beyond
• This strategy will require new funding. It cannot be developed and implemented from CBC/Radio Canada’s current funding levels (appropriations and $60M)

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