Episode

Is the CBC a Local News Predator?

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CANADALAND
Published
May 6, 2026
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2032
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Summary

CBC is expanding its regional news coverage and not everyone is happy about it. Some local news outlets say that the CBC is poaching their staff and stories.  Plus, Carney’s government is planning a massive extension of journalism tax credits to include radio and broadcast, propping up legacy platforms owned by the big telcos.  Are subsidies stifling competition and innovation? Host: Sam Konnert Credits: James Nicholson (Producer), Kallan Lyons (Associate Producer and Fact Checking), Caleb Thompson (Mixing and Mastering), max collins (Director of Audio), Jesse Brown (Editor) Guest: Harrison Lowman Additional music by Audio Network Further reading:  Lisa Sygutek: The CBC is a predator of local news | National Post CBC president denies broadcaster is biased or poaches journalists from smaller markets - CBC News   The Government Doubles Down on News Sector Support: Fiscal Update Opens the Door to Tens of Millions in Tax Credits for Bell, Rogers and Corus - Michael Geist The end of the journalism world beckons and the industry pretends it’s not happening - Peter Menzies - The Rewrite [Substack]   The Canadian government is now deciding who’s a journalist - The Hub Eco News Site No. 1 In Grants | Blacklock's Reporter   Cape Breton community TV station loses federal funding for only journalist | CBC News    Liberals use majority to move some parliamentary committees behind closed doors | CBC News SCOOP: Jen Gerson: Elections Alberta's massive failure could have put people in danger. I tried to warn them. - The Line [Substack]     Sponsors: Squarespace : Check out Squarespace.com/canadaland for a free trial, and when you’re ready to launch use code canadaland to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or d…