LETTER TO THE EDITOR: CBC gets no CTF money

CBC/RADIO-CANADA DOES NOT receive any money from the Canadian Television Fund (see "Shaw suspends TV fund payments"). The fund goes to independent producers to help them make Canadian programs that will be broadcast on Canadian television. The Canadian Television Fund (CTF) was created to provide financial support to independent producers who make distinctly Canadian television programs. This Fund ensures Canadians can watch programs, particularly drama programs, which reflect Canada. Contrary to Mr. Shaw's claim that it supports programs that few watch, the CTF has made possible many highly successful Canadian programs including Shania: A Life in Eight Albums, H2O, Degrassi: The...