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CBC Unveils the New Maison de Radio-Canada

November 24, 2024 CBC/Radio-Canada’s Board of Directors has selected the Broccolini group to build the new Maison de Radio-Canada and Groupe Mach to purchase the western part of the large property currently occupied by the public broadcaster’s facilities. “This is a major milestone…

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Conservative Leadership Candidate Proposes ‘Scrapping’ CBC

November 24, 2024 Conservative leadership hopeful Kellie Leitch is proposing to scrap the CBC if she manages to reach the Prime Minister’s Office. Leitch, whose leadership campaign made headlines when she proposed screening new immigrants for what she described as “anti-Canadian values,” now…

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Netflix Says it Makes ‘Substantial’ Investments in Canada

November 24, 2024 Netflix makes “substantial” investments in film and TV productions in Canada and should not face regulation, argues the streaming company in a submission to Canadian Heritage’s public consultation on homegrown content in a digital world. The submission, filed Thursday, comes…

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Shaw Rocket Prize Winners Announced

November 24, 2024   And the 2024 Shaw Rocket Prize Winners are… Kate & Mim-Mim Winner: Preschool (ages 5 & under) Production Company: DHX MediaProducers: Bob Higgins, Ken Faier, Asaph Fipke, Kirsten Newlands   Slugterra Winner: Children (ages 6-12) Production Company: DHX MediaProducers: Asaph Fipke,…

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YMA Appoints New Members to Board of Directors

November 23, 2024 Youth Media Alliance  is announcing the appointment of two new members to its board of directors: Laurent Guérin, Vice President, Chief Content and Digital Officer, Groupe Média TFO and Frank Falcone, President and Executive Creative Director. They take over from…

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CARAS Unveils Host of JUNO Songwriters’ Circle

November 23, 2024 The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences  announced that Ottawa native, 12-time JUNO Award winner, Canadian Music Hall of Fame inductee, and music legend Bruce Cockburn will host and perform at the 2024 JUNO Songwriters’ Circle, to be held in…

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CMPA Appoints Chief Legal Officer

November 22, 2024   The Canadian Media Producers Association today announced the appointment of Erin Finlay as the CMPA’s new Chief Legal Officer. A member of the Senior Leadership Team, Erin will report to President and CEO Reynolds Mastin and provide legal advice…

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Corus’ Specialty Channels Announce Holiday Programming

November 22, 2024 Corus Entertainment has something for everyone to get into the holiday spirit this season with themed episodes, new and classic movies, and merry marathons airing across its portfolio of leading specialty networks. Culinary enthusiasts can celebrate The Most Delicious Time…

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CRTC Sets Out Best Practices for TV Service Providers

November 21, 2024 The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission  today set out best practices for TV service providers to ensure Canadians are offered real choice regarding their services and have information about their options. To follow these best practices, providers should, among other…

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CMF to Showcase Canadian Talent and Content on Parliament Hill

November 21, 2024 The Canada Media Fund will host on November 22, 2024 a showcase event on Parliament Hill, bringing together the Minister of Canadian Heritage, the Honourable Mélanie Joly; her parliamentary colleagues; the on- and off-screen talent behind several Canadian productions; as…