To satisfy the needs of Canadians, we believe that a Canadian fund for community radios should be created. This fund would support cultural diversity and community involvement and promote local news.
The mission, goal and mandate of the Community Radio Fund of Canada would be to help community radio stations reach their full potential as a well-funded, independent, diverse, dynamic and accessible sector of the Canadian media.
The Community Radio Fund of Canada would be a not-for-profit organization that would solicit and disperse funds for the development and maintenance of local programming in community and campus radio stations, in both urban and rural areas. The funding structure would be such that it would provide a solid guarantee of independence and thus garner the public's trust. Transparency and accountability would guide the administration of these funds.