With the victory of Mark Carney's Liberals, the CBC has been given a reprieve from the Conservative Party's threat to defund. During the election, the Liberals promised to make the broadcaster's funding mandatory by law, making it difficult for future governments to cancel it, and to increase the budget by $150 million a year.

Culture Minister Steven Guilbeault said the government intends to "strengthen Canada's national identity by strengthening the role of CBC/Radio-Canada." But given the Liberals' weak position in Parliament, they have little time to implement their plans.

According to pollster Jessica Johnson of McGill, 45% of Canadians believe the CBC should be preserved amid tensions with the United States.

The group Friends of Canadian Media has campaigned to defend the broadcaster. Executive Director Marla Boltman noted, "We've even had some help from Trump with his rhetoric and tariffs."

However, the Conservatives continue to criticize the CBC, with the third party leader campaigning on a promise to cut its budget.

A ban on advertising in news and a paywall on digital services is also under discussion. Meanwhile, the CBC has scrapped bonuses for staff, a move that has won the Liberals' approval and is aimed at restoring trust.