Great question. When it comes to public opinion, Canadians are pretty split on how they perceive CBC’s political leanings—and those perceptions often align with people’s own political views.
Here’s a general breakdown of how Canadians tend to see CBC:

Left-leaning Canadians (Liberal/NDP voters):
Tend to view CBC as balanced or trustworthy.
May even see it as a necessary counterbalance to private media.
Often appreciate its focus on social issues, diversity, and public interest stories.

Right-leaning Canadians (Conservative/People’s Party voters):
Often view CBC as biased to the left.
Accuse it of favouring the Liberals or downplaying conservative viewpoints.
Some call for defunding CBC or reducing its role.

Centrists or politically disengaged Canadians:
Mixed views—some see CBC as a trustworthy institution, others as outdated or not representative of their views.

Polling Insight (as of recent years):
Surveys have shown:
Around 40–50% of Canadians say CBC is balanced or trustworthy.
But a majority of Conservative voters (up to 70% in some polls) say CBC is biased toward the left.
CBC is one of the most trusted media outlets overall, but trust is declining, particularly on the political right.
So, to answer your question directly:
> Most left-leaning Canadians see CBC as balanced. Most right-leaning Canadians see it as left-biased.
Want to dive into some actual poll numbers or how CBC compares to, say, CTV or Global News in perception?