Banff 2019: CBC announces new diversity goal

BANFF – CBC/Radio-Canada announced today at the Banff Media Fest a new “commitment to diversity” for all of its English and French-language commissioned programs across scripted and factual genres.The pubcaster made this announcement in the context of its new strategic plan, “Your Stories Taken to Heart,” which, among other things, prioritizes giving underrepresented Canadians greater opportunities to build their skills, experience and relationships in the industry.“By 2025, CBC/Radio-Canada aims to ensure that at least one of the key creatives in all scripted and factual commissioned programs will be held by a person from a diverse background,” reads the CBC release....