MONTREAL, May 29, 2013 /CNW Telbec/ - The Quebec Community Groups Network (QCGN) and the English-Language Arts Network (ELAN) are pleased with the CRTC's decision regarding the licence renewal of CBC that added some new conditions that will benefit Quebec as a region and Quebec's English-speaking community as an official language minority.
"This week's decision demonstrates that the CRTC has been listening and the decision will have positive impacts for English-speaking Quebec and other official language minority communities across Canada," said QCGN President Dan Lamoureux. "This is excellent news for English-speaking Quebecers."
Under the new licence conditions, CBC Montreal must produce at least 14 hours of local programming, starting September 1, 2013, explains Guy Rodgers, Executive Director of ELAN. At least one of these hours must be non-news programming, restoring local content that has not existed since 2009. Ten per cent of its English television development budget must now be allocated to independent producers in Quebec. Conditions also force CBC to consult with Official Language Minority Communities, something the public broadcaster has already begun in Quebec.
To read the full version of this press release, go to www.qcgn.ca/news
The English Language Arts Network (ELAN) represents the 8,000 artists living and working in Quebec.
The Quebec Community Groups Network (www.qcgn.ca) is a not-for-profit organization bringing together 41 English-language community organizations across Quebec, including ELAN. Its mission is to identify, explore and address strategic issues affecting the development and vitality of English-speaking Quebec and to encourage dialogue and collaboration among its member organizations, individuals, community groups, institutions and leaders.
SOURCE: QUEBEC COMMUNITY GROUPS NETWORK (QCGN)
Guy Rodgers, ELAN Executive Director, [email protected]
Telephone: 514-935-3312, cellular: 514-574-6344
Rita Legault, QCGN Director of Communications, [email protected]
Telephone: 514-868-9044, ext. 223, cellular: 514-912-6555
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