Comments sought on CAB's Equitable Portrayal Code

OTTAWA-GATINEAU – The CRTC is calling for public comments on the Canadian Association of Broadcasters’ proposed voluntary Equitable Portrayal Code to guide how identifiable groups are portrayed on radio and television. The CAB has drafted the code to replace its 1990 Sex-role Portrayal Code. The new code will cover not only women, but also how members of visible minority groups, Aboriginals, and people with disabilities are portrayed on the air. The CAB’s private broadcaster members are expected to adhere to the code. The association contacted 36 community organizations dealing with those issues, but only 7 responded to requests for input....