TORONTO – The Canadian Television Fund (CTF) on Friday announced the election of two independent directors to its board: Michel J. Carter and Anne-Marie Jean.
Jean is a former television producer and currently serves as executive director for Culture Montréal. Carter is an experienced finance and broadcasting executive and former president and CEO of TQS Inc. and Cogeco Radio-Télévision Inc.
As part of its commitment to accountability and governance best practices, the CTF board screens all independent candidates to ensure they pass the CTF independence test, including Carter and Jean. In accordance with the corporation’s bylaws, the process includes full disclosure by the candidates, conflict of interest compliance, and a vote by the board.
The CTF Board of Directors is comprised of representatives from the Canadian television production and distribution community, Heritage Canada, Canadian cable and direct-to-home satellite companies, and Canadian broadcasters. Board members are elected each year.
At least five Directors must be independent.
Jean was nominated by Heritage Canada. The Canadian Association of Film Distributors and Exporters (CAFDE) nominated Carter.
They join the following directors:
* Douglas Barrett, president and CEO, PS Production Services Limited
* Judith Brosseau, senior vice-president, programming and communications, Canal D, Historia, Séries+, des chaines Astral Media, Les chaines Télé Astral Inc.
* Claire Samson, president and CEO, Association des producteurs de films et de télévision du Québec (APFTQ)
* Bruce Ryan, vice-president finance and CFO, Ember Resources Inc.
* Robin Mirsky-Daniels, executive director, Rogers Communications Inc.
* Lori Assheton-Smith, barrister & solicitor, Lori D. Assheton-Smith Professional Corp.
* Jean-Pierre Blais, assistant deputy minister, Cultural Affairs, Heritage Canada
* Corrie Coe, director, programming administration, CTV Television
* Andrew Eddy, vice-president and general manager, Corus Premium Television
* Michele Fortin, president and CEO, Télé-Québec
* Scott Garvie, senior vice-president, business and legal affairs, Shaftesbury Films Inc.
* Marcela Kadanka, senior director, TV Arts & Entertainment, CBC Television
* Pierre Lampron, vice-president, institutional relations, Quebecor Media Inc.
* Alex Park, vice-president of programming, Shaw Cablesystems G.P.
* Paul Pope, senior producer, Pope Productions
* Gail Scott, board member, Criminal Injuries Compensation Board
