Canada commits $25M in funding to TV5

OTTAWA – The Canadian government has pledged $25 million over five years to TV5Monde and TV5 Quebec Canada.The news came at the conclusion of the two day Conference of the Ministers responsible for TV5, held in Ottawa. Canada chaired the both the 2008 and 2009 editions of the conference, and its term as chair expires in January, 2010."Canada wanted to show the way by being the first partner government to announce an additional contribution of $25 million over five years to TV5Monde and TV5 Quebec Canada," said Canadian Heritage Minister James Moore, in the announcement. "This investment addresses Prime Minister Harper's...