Subhead:A federal memo confirms that the government relies on the state broadcaster to engineer “social cohesion.”# The federal government is doubling down on Canada’s state broadcaster, the CBC, as its go-to tool for fostering “social cohesion,” as distrust in government is at an all-time high in a post-COVID world. A recent Heritage Department briefing note reveals managers will rely on the state broadcaster to combat disengagement and promote national unity: in other words, approved narratives. . @CdnHeritage memo cautions Minister @MarcMillerVM that Canadians appear "disengaged" from gov't messaging, says feds are counting on @CBC to promote "social cohesion." https://t.co/QK75lVPaol @ShaunPoulter pic.twitter.com/VcEAbIxWDh — Blacklock's Reporter (@mindingottawa) January 15, 2026 As first reported by Blacklock’s, the September 24 note paints a picture of a nation on edge. “Signs of renewed cohesion and civic pride have been emerging in the face of the United States administration’s posture and attitude towards Canadian sovereignty,” it states. Yet it warns of “worrying trends,” where segments of the population remain aloof from government messaging. Titled, “ Fostering Canadian Identity To Strengthen Our Sovereignty And Social Cohesion ,” the document blames foreign state actors for stoking division through disinformation campaigns and social media amplification. The note highlights an “overreliance on foreign-owned platforms” that erode Canada's “information sovereignty,” leading to polarization and fragmentation. BREAKING: PM Carney confirms Canada-China trip is to further a "partnership" that sets us up for the "NEW WORLD ORDER" Watch Premier Moe's SHOCKED face next to him pic.twitter.com/2PWcDbtxgK — Tamara Ugolini  (@TamaraUgo) January 15, 2026 To combat this, the federal government is recruiting the CBC, described as a “pillar of our cultural identity and a cornerstone of our sovereignty.”