CBC updates journalistic standards and practices

TORONTO - CBC News has adopted an updated and modernized Journalistic Standards and Practices (JS&P) document, which has become effective immediately.In May 2009, CBC/Radio-Canada's news divisions began the process to update and revise the JS&P document in light of the current broadcasting environment, new technologies and to ensure the organization's services continue to satisfy audience expectations and its public broadcasting mandate. The completed document was reviewed and approved by independent experts and by CBC/Radio-Canada's Board of Directors."As a national public broadcaster, we have always held ourselves to the highest standards of accuracy and fairness when it comes to our news and current...