Now’s the time for CBC to take chances on risky drama, says CMPA

By Perry Hoffman

OTTAWA - With almost nothing left to lose, CBC/Radio-Canada should take some risks on high impact dramatic programming, Michael Hennessy, president of the Canadian Media Production Association, suggested during an appearance before a Senate committee earlier this week.Last week the Standing Senate Committee on Transportation and Communications kicked off a study of the challenges faced by CBC in relation to the changing broadcast and communications environment. The review came about after the public broadcaster lost the rights to Hockey Night in Canada (Ed note: Because if there’s one place where the world’s media challenges will be solved, it’s the Canadian...