The US election cycle has proven a ratings boon to CNN here in Canada. The channel is outdrawing CBC News Network and CTV's News Channel by wide margins. A 1.5 million draw figure on a given night is very impressive in Canada. Presumably CNN is also a big draw for Canadian SiriusXM customers.
http://thechronicleherald.ca/canada/1412544-cnn-gets-big-boost-in-canada-from-election-coverage