OTTAWA - Vincent Carlin has been appointed as ombudsman for its CBC/Radio-Canada’s English services. He begins his five-year term in January 2006. “The ombudsman’s office plays a vital role at CBC/Radio-Canada and reflects our commitment to accuracy, integrity and fairness in our journalism,” said Robert Rabinovitch, president and CEO, CBC/Radio-Canada in a statement. “With his extensive background as one of this country’s leading commentators on the business and practice of journalism, broadcasting and media ethics, Mr. Carlin is uniquely qualified to take on this role.” Most recently, Carlin spent six-plus years as chair of the School of Journalism at Ryerson...
