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Letter To The Editor: Changes at Bell Media reflect today’s realities

I’M WRITING IN REPLY to your article “Will cuts at Bell Media affect Canadian programming? You bet” by Doug Barrett. There is much speculation and error in the piece, so I would like to provide you with some facts. First, I would say that anyone who doesn’t understand the need for new approaches to confront a fast-changing Canadian media marketplace hasn’t been paying attention. As the sector evolves, there are exciting opportunities to invest in compelling Canadian content, including in a historically underserved Québec market, as well as innovative new delivery platforms and other technologies. But there are also significant...