CBC shoots down union’s allegations of property sell-off

By Lesley Hunter

TORONTO – CBC is not in the process of selling off all of its buildings, despite assertions to the contrary made by a union representing CBC employees.The Canadian Media Guild issued a news release on Tuesday claiming CBC told staff at a town hall meeting that it is selling all its property across the country, including major production facilities in Montreal and Toronto. But the national broadcaster calls those allegations false. CBC/Radio-Canada manager of media relations Alexandra Fortier told Cartt.ca on Wednesday that the broadcaster is abiding by its current strategic plan known as Strategy 2020: A space for us all.“As outlined in Strategy...