Canadian Broadcasting Corporation

=== Radio ===
{{main|CBC Radio}}
{{further|List of defunct CBC radio transmitters in Canada}}
CBC Radio has six separate services: three in English, known as [[CBC Radio One]], [[CBC Music]], and [[CBC Radio 3]]; and three in French, known as ''[[Ici Radio-Canada Première]]'', ''[[Ici Musique]]'', and ''Ici Musique Classique''. Over the years, a number of CBC radio transmitters, with a majority of them on the [[AM radio|AM band]], have either moved to [[FM radio|FM]] or have shut down completely. The CBC plans to phase out more CBC AM transmitters across Canada.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://cbc.radio-canada.ca/_files/cbcrc/documents/submissions/long-range-radio-plan.pdf|title=CBC/Radio-Canada – Long Range Radio Plan|access-date=April 3, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120920112214/http://cbc.radio-canada.ca/_files/cbcrc/documents/submissions/long-range-radio-plan.pdf|archive-date=September 20, 2012|url-status=dead}}</ref> This goal however remains to be seen in light of the CBC budget cutbacks.

CBC Radio One and Première focus on [[news]] and information programming, though they also air some music programs, variety shows, and comedy; in the past, they aired some sports programming as well. Both of these services used to broadcast primarily on the AM band, but many stations have moved over to FM. CBC Music and ''Ici musique'' is found exclusively on FM, airing arts and cultural programming, with a focus on music. CBC Radio 3, found only online, plays exclusively-independent Canadian music.{{Citation needed|date=April 2021}}
[[File:Infomornpier21.jpg|thumb|A live audience attending a special anniversary broadcast of ''[[Information Morning]]'', a morning show on [[CBHA-FM]]]]CBC Radio also operated two [[shortwave]] services. The first, [[Radio Nord Québec#Shortwave service|Radio Nord Québec]], broadcast domestically to [[Northern Quebec]] on a static frequency of 9.625 [[Megahertz|MHz]]; and the other, [[Radio Canada International]], provided broadcasts to the United States and around the world in eight languages. Both shortwave services were shut down in 2012 due to [[Radio Canada International#Budget cuts and the end of shortwave broadcasting (2012)|budget cuts]]; the [[CKCX|Sackville transmitter site]] was dismantled in 2014.<ref>[http://www.crtc.gc.ca/eng/archive/2012/2012-602-1.htm Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2012-602-1] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150305055417/http://www.crtc.gc.ca/eng/archive/2012/2012-602-1.htm |date=March 5, 2015 }}, CFFB Iqaluit – New transmitters in Puvirnituq, Kuujjuarapik, Inukjuak, Salluit and Kuujjuaq (Fort Chimo) – Correction, ''CRTC'', November 5, 2012</ref> Additionally, the Radio One stations in [[St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador|St. John's]] and [[Vancouver]] operated [[Shortwave relay station|shortwave relay]] transmitters, broadcasting at 6.16&nbsp;MHz. Some have suggested<ref>{{cite web|url=http://cbc.am/cbc-src.htm |title=CBCSRC North/Radio-Canada/Radio One Audibility Improvement Proposal |publisher=Cbc.am |access-date=February 19, 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110217132735/http://cbc.am/cbc-src.htm |archive-date=February 17, 2011 }}</ref> that CBC/Radio-Canada create a new high-power shortwave [[Digital Radio Mondiale|digital]] radio service for more effective coverage of isolated areas.

In November 2004, the CBC, in partnership with [[Standard Broadcasting]] and [[Sirius Satellite Radio]], applied to the [[Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission]] (CRTC) for a licence to introduce satellite radio service to Canada. The CRTC approved the subscription radio application, as well as two others for satellite radio service, on June 16, 2005. [[Sirius Canada]] launched on December 1, 2005, with a number of CBC Radio channels, including the new services [[CBC Radio 3]] and ''[[Bande à part (radio)|Bande à part]]''.{{Citation needed|date=April 2021}} The CBC once owned a stake in [[Sirius XM Canada]], but exited from ownership following a reorganization announced in 2016.<ref>{{Cite news |date=May 13, 2016 |title=UPDATE 1-Sirius XM Canada to be taken private by SiriusXM, top Canadian holders |language=en |work=Reuters |url=https://www.reuters.com/article/sirius-xm-canada-ma-sirius-xm-holdings-idUKL3N18A432 |access-date=February 20, 2023 |archive-date=February 20, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230220091113/https://www.reuters.com/article/sirius-xm-canada-ma-sirius-xm-holdings-idUKL3N18A432 |url-status=live }}</ref>

In some areas, especially national or provincial parks, the CBC also operates an AM or FM transmitter rebroadcasting weather alerts from the [[Meteorological Service of Canada]]'s [[Weatheradio Canada]] service.{{Citation needed|date=April 2021}}

==== Long-range radio plan ====
The CBC's '''long-range radio plan''' ('''LRRP''') was developed by the [[Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission]] (CRTC) in collaboration with the CBC to identify those [[FM broadcasting|FM]] frequencies that would likely be required to deliver the CBC's radio services to the maximum number of Canadians. The CBC is not subject to any conditions or expectations concerning its LRRP. The CBC noted that Première Chaîne (now [[Ici Radio-Canada Première]]) and [[CBC Radio One]] were available to about 99% of the Canadian population. The CBC stated that it plans to maintain its radio service but has no plans to grow the coverage area. It described the LRRP as a planning vehicle and indicated that it would no longer use it. Given reductions in public funding to the CBC and given that Première Chaîne and Radio One are available to the vast majority of Canadians, the Commission considers that the CBC's plan to maintain current coverage and discontinue the LRRP is reasonable. Accordingly, the Commission accepted the CBC's proposal to discontinue the LRRP.<ref>[http://www.crtc.gc.ca/eng/archive/2013/2013-263.htm#bm275 Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2013-263] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150304165243/http://www.crtc.gc.ca/eng/archive/2013/2013-263.htm#bm275 |date=March 4, 2015 }}, Availability of radio service, ''CRTC'', May 28, 2013</ref>

==== ''Radio Guide'' ====
Beginning in 1981, CBC Radio launched the monthly magazine '''''Radio Guide''''', which included [[CBC Radio]] program listings alongside feature content, such as profiles of musicians and writers and behind the scenes looks at CBC programs.<ref>"Ideas' producer has to be open to anything". ''[[Toronto Star]]'', December 12, 1981.</ref> The magazine was released both by subscription and as a newsstand title. In 1984, due to budgetary pressures at the CBC, the magazine began accepting paid advertising from outside clients;<ref>"Radio Guide now carries paid ads". ''[[The Globe and Mail]]'', November 7, 1984.</ref> in 1985, due to further budget cuts, the magazine was discontinued as a standalone title, and instead became a supplement in ''[[Saturday Night (magazine)|Saturday Night]]''.<ref>"CBC attempting to save Radio Guide". ''[[The Globe and Mail]]'', January 10, 1995.</ref> In 1988, the magazine was sold to Core Group Publishers of Vancouver,<ref>"Private firm puts CBC guide on right frequency". ''[[Ottawa Citizen]]'', May 1, 1989.</ref> and continued in this format until 1997, when it was discontinued due to a declining subscriber base.<ref>"CBC will cease publication of Radio Guide at the end of the month". ''[[Ottawa Citizen]]'', February 22, 1997.</ref>