OSLO – The BBC and CBC/Radio-Canada today announced a new commitment to future collaboration across a range of different areas.
The agreement was made between Tony Hall, director-general BBC, and Catherine Tait, president and CEO, CBC (pictured), last week during the 82nd General Assembly of the European Broadcasting Union in Oslo, Norway
“In an increasingly global marketplace, Canadian and British audiences want programs and services about their lives and their culture,” reads a joint statement. “In divided times, it’s never been more important to reflect and represent every part of our diverse communities. And in a world where disinformation spreads in a flash, we need public media to bring the whole of society the news and analysis that it can trust – what is really going on and why it matters.”
The two pubcasters have committed to share ideas, and explore new ways for its staff to work together.
“Together we are already sharing ideas and cooperating around engaging young audiences, fact-checking to help tackle disinformation, content including news coverage, new technology, and making our organisations fantastic places to work – reflecting our diverse audiences on and off-screen, supporting emerging talent from all around our countries, and pursuing environmentally sound production,” reads the agreement.
