CBC/Radio-Canada (the Corporation) has played a unique role as Canada's national public broadcaster for more than 75 years. Whether by television, radio or Internet, CBC/Radio-Canada is available nearly everywhere across Canada. It is one of the few federal institutions that reach thousands of households across the country on a daily basis, a significant presence for a federal institution. However, the Corporation is also the subject of heated debate. Its supporters praise its commitment to Canadian content, while its critics say it presents unfair competition for private broadcasters. The purpose of this paper is not to resolve this debate, but rather to provide an overview of the various facets of CBC/Radio-Canada's operations. First, it looks at the Corporation's mandate and the services it offers, as well as the licences for radio and television services that were renewed by the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) in May 2013. Second, it examines the Corporation's governance and the most recent special examination report published by the Office of the Auditor General (OAG) of Canada. Third, it provides a general overview of the Corporation's revenues and expenses since 2008-2009, including the effects the Deficit Reduction Action Plan, announced in the 2012 federal budget, will have on the Corporation. The last part is a general discussion on the role of CBC/Radio-Canada in a Canadian broadcasting system undergoing extensive change.