At the BANFF TV Fest: Oda renews new media funding

BANFF – Heritage Minister Bev Oda told delegates Sunday afternoon that the government is renewing its contribution to the New Media Fund, earmarking $29 million over two years. While the $500,000 a year increase over the previous level of funding was less than some were hoping for, Oda’s commitment was well-received. She noted that last fall’s report from the CRTC on broadcast technology and new media said Canada was beginning to lag behind other countries when it came to new applications and platform development and one of her ministry’s main goals for the media industry is to ensure there is...