Radio / Television News

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: A big opportunity, yes, but more training needed for our storytellers


I READ WITH INTEREST Mario Mota’s article on the golden opportunity for Canadian TV.  There is no question that the tens of millions of dollars flowing to Canadian production is a great thing. The question that comes to my mind is: will this massive increase in funds have the hoped for lasting effect on the Canadian Broadcasting system? When I look out at the future of the industry, I wonder who are going to be the next outstanding producers and storytellers? Where are they are going to learn their craft and what will the industry have done to ensure their...