CBC/Radio-Canada announces new strategy, public affairs director

TORONTO - CBC/Radio-Canada has named Alex Johnston as its new VP of strategy and public affairs (S&PA).Johnston, pictured, joins the public broadcaster from Catalyst Canada where she was executive director. She also served as executive director of policy in the office of Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty for eight years and has practiced corporate law at Goodmans LLP.“Alex is a big thinker, and her energy and enthusiasm are what the public broadcaster needs as it builds its future and continues its transformation through Strategy 2020”, said president and CEO Hubert Lacroix, in a note to employees. “What’s more, she values strong relationships...