Public broadcasting refers to networks that exist and are created for the purpose of informing, entertaining, and educating the general public of a country, which are usually funded by the government or public assistance and are also not dependent on advertising. The main public broadcasting of Canada is the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC), which is also known in French as Radio-Canada. This network includes news, cultural, and entertainment programs. Two important historical points include: CBC was established in 1936: CBC initially expanded as a radio network to unite the people of the country against the influence of American media.
The start of television broadcasting in 1952: This public broadcasting launched its first television network in the 1950s. Public broadcasting has advantages, one of which is its quality and content, and culture is always a priority, without any commercial advertising or the like. This means that programs with useful and healthy content for the community can be produced without the need for economic pressures. Some people believe that because these media are funded by government budgets, they may not have complete impartiality and that programs and news may be influenced by government policy. To attract today’s audience and viewers, public media such as CBC need to focus on digital platforms, social networks, and online content.