A huge thanks to those who joined us on Monday, May 7th for the interactive live-video-stream of our ReimagineCBC.ca public forum! We brought together seasoned professionals, up-and-coming CBC talent, outside experts, media innovators, and citizens in a celebratory event that added new energy to the CBC and helped to articulate a fresh vision for public media. Further details about the event can be found here.

Reimagine CBC is a collaborative brainstorming forum...

As digital technology is breaking old business models, it is also enabling new forms of participation in our culture, economy and governance. Perhaps most importantly, it’s connecting Canadians as never before. Public media organizations have a mandate to serve citizens, and this puts them in a unique position to add value and opportunity in this period of change.

The CBC is in the process of conducting a major strategic review both internally and through outside regulators. The question is, who will shape the CBC of the future? We think Canadians should. To add your idea to the forum,hit the “I have an Idea!” button on the right, or make a post on social media via Facebook or Twitter. And don't forget to vote for your favourite ideas below.

We'll be facilitating the discussion, bringing the best ideas to the CBC and engaging with decision-makers to turn your ideas into reality. Join a community of Canadians working to reimagine the CBC, and make it yours!

**PLEASE NOTE: This project is not officially affiliated with the CBC in any way, but we're optimistic our input will be valued and well received.

Environmental forum

Your rating: None (25 votes)
Average vote:4.0of 5
25 votes
City/Town: 
Ladysmith, BC
Categories: 
Better Canadian content

Hi. I would like to see a forum about the protection from, and work about reducing, global warming. Read more »

More citizen/collaborative journalism

Your rating: None (59 votes)
Average vote:3.0of 5
59 votes
City/Town: 
Vancouver

In an effort to engage more Canadians in CBC news-collecting and reporting, and increase the diversity of voices in its broadcasting, the CBC could encourage more citizen or collaborative journalism — specifically, encourage people to produce short videos on news/stories in their area, and make a simple platform where people can submit these videos online.

Keep Government Accountale

Your rating: None (110 votes)
Average vote:4.1of 5
110 votes
Categories: 
More openness

CBC needs to be free to criticize government policies as they see fit without being threatened with funding withdrawals. No freedom of speech, no democracy!

We Need News!

Your rating: None (42 votes)
Average vote:4.5of 5
42 votes
City/Town: 
Bowen Island BC
Categories: 
Other

1. A weekly news program that covers "under-reported" stories. Rather than wait to compile a list of such stories at year's end, when it will be quickly over-looked during the holidays, a news series covering under-reported stories might generate some momentum to bring important issues and scandals back under the scrutiny of other journalists and the public.

2. Bring back Dispatches. The cancellation of this excellent round-up of world-wide journalism is mad. Read more »

Open voting process for the "experts"

Your rating: None (38 votes)
Average vote:2.8of 5
38 votes
City/Town: 
Vancouver
Categories: 
More openness

For television news broadcasts specifically, journalists/hosts often consult "experts" on news stories and current events. I'd like to be involved in the process of deciding who these experts are, and so would like to see an open voting process that answers "Who do you want to hear from on CBC News?" OR "Whose opinion matters most to you concerning x?"...I think this would make TV shows more open and participatory, and Canada would hear a more diverse range of voices. Read more »

More content on Quebec, s'il vous plaît !

Your rating: None (25 votes)
Average vote:2.7of 5
25 votes
City/Town: 
Montreal
Categories: 
Better Canadian content

Hello,

I watch regularly the CBC television network and I am quite satisfied with the diversity that is covered on the Network whether one watches Stroumboulopoulos 's program or the National News.

I have however two reservations. Read more »

Toronto is only one region!

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Average vote:4.6of 5
75 votes
City/Town: 
Burnaby
Categories: 
More regional presence

At one time the CBC had extensive local presence in the production of its shows on both radio and television. Due to budget cuts over the years most of this activity has been centralized in Toronto. Toronto does not represent Canada and the CBC should restore program creation management and control to all of its regional affiliates across Canada. As a national broadcaster the CBC must truly represent all of us. This means that the huge bureaucracy associated with CBC Toronto needs to be slimmed and its focus and management distributed across the country to truly represent national views.

Children's Renewal

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Average vote:4.2of 5
34 votes
City/Town: 
Toronto
Categories: 
Better Canadian content

Canada has a number of excellent children's content development schools, with Toronto being a hub. Instead of relegating children to the back of the CBC priority list, why not renew by engaging young creators to participate and show their work? It doesn't have to just be on television either. Children's content for books and ebooks, music, magazines and games should all be included in a kid-centred, positive and inclusive club.

Democracy Watch

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Average vote:4.4of 5
46 votes
City/Town: 
Surge Narrows BC.
Categories: 
Other

Democracy Watch

A weekly program whose audience reviews and votes on the top 10 bills, laws, by-laws, etc., being contemplated by the various democratic forums whether Parliament, Legislatures or Municipalities across the country as picked by that audience. Read more »

Shift TV Programs to Subscription Streaming Model

Your rating: None (64 votes)
Average vote:4.0of 5
64 votes
City/Town: 
Saskatoon, SK, Canada

I think a great model would be, in response to the notion of getting rid of CBC TV, would be to create a Netflix style template whereby you could access archived CBC programs (The Hour, The National, a limited backlog of HNIC broadcasts) for a small subscription fee, or free if it's economically viable.

Also, if possible, live streaming for more popular broadcasts on set schedules would retain the participation of those who prefer live television, and retain relevance too for topical and live programming like the National and HNIC. Read more »

Expand and Update Online Resources

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Average vote:3.0of 5
23 votes
City/Town: 
Vancouver
Categories: 
More digital services

The more CBC programs I discover the more I love the CBC. It started with Radio3, then I started watching CBC online streaming video, and recently I've started listening to Radio One Podcasts. I only use CBC online services!

Modernizing and expanding CBC online services will make archive programs more accessible. I think search, and community forum services could be improved so that people can find the specific programing they are looking for more easily.

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