Media Advisory: CBC/Radio-Canada President and CEO Catherine Tait to speak at Vancouver events on journalism and independent production
Press Release
CBC/Radio-Canada President and CEO Catherine Tait will join industry experts and leaders at two events at Vancouver’s Simon Fraser University on Tuesday, January 17.
The first event will focus on journalism and online safety, public policy, and trust. Guest panellists will include:
- Jeanette Ageson, Publisher, The Tyee
- Wendy Hui Kyong Chun, Canada 150 Research Chair / Professor, Simon Fraser University
- Jeremy Kinsman, Distinguished Fellow, The Canadian International Council
- Linda Solomon Wood, Publisher, National Observer
Anita Bathe, host of CBC Vancouver News at 6, will moderate.
Media are invited to register here for this event. Upon arrival, all media will be required to show proper accreditation and sign-in.
The second event, presented in partnership with Creative BC, the Indigenous Screen Office, and CMPA-BC, will look at how the creative community can work together to support a healthy Canadian production sector. Guest panellists will include:
- Kristy Assu, Director of Funding Programs, Indigenous Screen Office
- Erin Haskett, President and Executive Producer, Lark Productions, and Chair, CMPA Board of Directors
Prem Gill, CEO of Creative BC, will moderate.
Media are invited to register here for this event. Upon arrival, all media will be required to show proper accreditation and sign-in.
Media contact:
Leon Mar
Director, Media Relations and Issues Management | Corporate Spokesperson
CBC/Radio-Canada
cell. 647 616-5768
leon.mar@cbc.ca
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