A new report from the Quebec English-language Production Council (QEPC), an industry association that promotes English-language film and television production in Quebec, shows that while the annual volume of film and TV... Continue Reading
Public broadcaster says it will hire up to 30 new journalists CBC News announced Wednesday it will hire up to 30 new permanent journalists in 22 underserved communities across Canada, following the CRTC’s... Continue Reading
Responding to a petition sponsored by Conservative MP James Bezan asking the federal government to recover all taxpayer funds spent on the production of the controversial documentary Russians at War, the Canadian government... Continue Reading
By Ahmad Hathout A group of creatives sent a letter last week to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the relevant cabinet ministers requesting that the government include in its fall... Continue Reading
By Ahmad Hathout A paper petition calling on the federal government to prop up local radio and television news after a string of layoffs in the industry has been presented... Continue Reading
Heritage policy advisor expressed concern over ‘integrity of CAVCO’s administration,’ application alleges By Ahmad Hathout A Canadian movie producer is asking the Federal Court to look into whether Canadian Heritage... Continue Reading
Canadian Heritage announced Monday the launch of a fund that is intended to “support incentives and initiatives to encourage greater participation by diverse communities in the media and cultural industries.”... Continue Reading
By Connie Thiessen Canadian Heritage Minister Pascale St-Onge has confirmed the appointment of Marie-Philippe Bouchard as CBC/Radio-Canada’s next president and CEO. Appointed for a five-year term, effective Jan. 3, Bouchard’s appointment had been widely rumoured since last week when... Continue Reading
By Connie Thiessen The office of Canadian Heritage Minister Pascale St-Onge says a decision has yet to be finalized on who will succeed CBC/Radio-Canada President Catherine Tait. Several Quebec media... Continue Reading
By Ahmad Hathout A Senate bill to impose a nationwide framework regulating advertising for sports betting could reduce those ads at a time when the provinces are still navigating the... Continue Reading