CBC censors Poilievre, lands record funding to 'combat disinformation'

A federal briefing note says the CBC will use part of its record $1.6 billion in taxpayer funding to “combat disinformation” amid renewed criticism over its treatment of Pierre Poilievre.

Source: ChatGPT

Ottawa wants the CBC to fight “disinformation” — despite accusations the broadcaster censors Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre and silences conservative voices.

An April 13 Canadian Heritage briefing note says Ottawa is exploring an expanded CBC mandate to “combat misinformation,” as first reported by Blacklock’s Reporter.

Cabinet added $150 million to CBC funding to bolster local news and “combat disinformation,” without defining the term or explaining how the broadcaster would do so.

CBC spokesperson Leon Mar told Juno News the broadcaster was “not aware of the briefing note” and referred questions to Canadian Heritage.