Radio-Canada Info is expanding its international reporting, with journalists expected to be posted in Beijing, Jerusalem, Los Angeles, Mexico City and a new European location over the next two years.
The public broadcaster announced the plan on July 16, 2026, describing it as a significant expansion intended to give Canadians broader coverage of global events and their effects at home.
The initiative also includes more frequent deployments to Africa before a permanent presence is established there, as well as a new weekly international affairs program hosted by journalist Céline Galipeau.
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Radio-Canada Info adds new international bureaux
Radio-Canada Info currently works with permanent international bureaux in Istanbul, London, Mumbai, Taipei, New York, Paris and Washington.
The planned expansion will add reporting capacity in several locations that have direct links to Canada’s diplomatic, economic and security interests.
- Beijing: reporting on China and developments across East Asia.
- Jerusalem: coverage of Israel, the Palestinian territories and wider Middle East affairs.
- Los Angeles: broader reporting on the western United States, complementing existing operations in New York and Washington.
- Mexico City: coverage of Mexico, Central America and South America.
- Europe: a further bureau whose location has not yet been announced.
The broadcaster has not provided public opening dates for each location. The announcement describes the expansion as a two-year rollout rather than an immediate launch of all five bureaux.
Radio-Canada also plans to increase the frequency of reporting teams sent to Africa before creating a permanent base on the continent. That approach would allow the organization to build a more regular presence while determining where a full-time bureau would have the greatest editorial value.
Why the expansion matters for Canadian audiences
International events increasingly affect Canadians through trade, immigration, defence, energy prices, travel and diplomatic relations. A larger network of correspondents could give Radio-Canada more opportunities to report directly from places where those developments are unfolding.
The new locations also reflect areas of growing importance to Canada. Mexico is a major trading and tourism partner, while China remains a significant factor in Canadian foreign policy and global supply chains. Events in the Middle East, Europe and Africa can also influence security policy, humanitarian decisions and international alliances.
Los Angeles would give the broadcaster an additional base for covering the United States at a time when American political and economic decisions have immediate consequences for Canada. The location would work alongside existing reporting operations in New York and Washington.
The expansion is also designed to support coverage in both of Canada’s official languages. Radio-Canada Info and the broadcaster’s English-language news division are expected to collaborate and share resources where practical, while continuing to produce distinct programming for their audiences.
New international affairs program planned for the fall
The international expansion will be supported by a new weekly program hosted by Céline Galipeau, a longtime Radio-Canada journalist and anchor.
The program is scheduled to air live on Fridays at 8 p.m. on ICI RDI and will be rebroadcast on Sundays at 5 p.m. on ICI TÉLÉ and ICI TOU.TV.
According to the broadcaster’s programming announcement, the show will examine complex international issues in greater depth and draw on reporting from correspondents working in the field.
That format is intended to complement breaking-news coverage by giving viewers additional background, explanation and analysis. It will also provide a regular showcase for reporting from the new international locations as bureaux become operational.
What happens next
The first major step will be determining the European city for the fifth planned bureau. Radio-Canada has said the decision will be announced later.
The broadcaster must also recruit or assign journalists, establish local production arrangements and determine how each bureau will work with teams in Canada and existing international locations.
Radio-Canada has said its international reporting will continue to rely on a combination of permanent bureaux, Canadian-based journalists and temporary deployments. That model allows the organization to maintain coverage in regions where a full-time office may not yet be practical.
The rollout comes as Radio-Canada’s 2026-2027 news strategy places greater emphasis on field reporting, digital formats and explaining complex issues, including misinformation.
For audiences, the effect will become clearer as the new journalists arrive, the international program launches and the broadcaster publishes more reporting from the planned locations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Radio-Canada Info expanding?
Radio-Canada Info is expanding its international journalism with planned reporting operations in Beijing, Jerusalem, Los Angeles, Mexico City and a European location still to be selected.
When will the new Radio-Canada bureaux open?
The broadcaster has announced a two-year rollout beginning in 2026, but it has not published exact opening dates for each location.
Will Radio-Canada open a bureau in Africa?
Radio-Canada plans to send reporting teams to Africa more frequently before establishing a permanent presence there.
Who will host Radio-Canada’s new international affairs program?
Céline Galipeau will host the new weekly international affairs program planned for the fall 2026 schedule.
Where will the new international program air?
The program is scheduled to air Fridays at 8 p.m. on ICI RDI, with a Sunday rebroadcast at 5 p.m. on ICI TÉLÉ and ICI TOU.TV.
Fact-Checked: Key dates, locations, planned programming and rollout details were checked against Radio-Canada’s official announcements.
Disclaimer: The European bureau location and individual launch dates remain subject to future announcements by Radio-Canada.