OTTAWA – Saying it achieved "major strides" in advancing diversity in Canadian broadcasting in 2007-07, the Canadian Association of Broadcasters has filed its second annual report to the CRTC on the issue. The CAB’s report describes initiatives taken on matters of cultural diversity, as well as those concerning the presence, portrayal and participation of persons with disabilities in broadcasting, says the press release.“The CAB is very proud of the strides taken by private broadcasters in the area of diversity,” said CAB president and CEO, Glenn O’Farrell. “In addition to building on our previous work in this area, our diversity initiatives...
