Canadian ethnic media producers lobby for support

By Connie Thiessen Independent ethnic community television producers have launched the “This Show is Made with Zero Support from the Government” campaign, saying third-language programming is in jeopardy without more funding. A number of shows broadcast on Rogers Sports & Media multicultural broadcaster OMNI TV began airing the public service announcements last week, which warn viewers that without support, multicultural voices could start disappearing from the airwaves, urging their audiences to contact their local Member of Parliament. The producers say advertising revenues are insufficient to maintain quality programming and the campaign has been launched out of frustration with government inaction....