QSA's Week in Arts and Culture (#8, 2024)

CBC's role in Canadian culture debated; Copyright Act amendments gain assent; CRTC addresses consumer concerns; NFB documentaries premiere; Arts industry demographics released.

Start Date: 2024-11-23
End Date: 2024-11-29

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Senate Committee on Transport and Communications Discusses CBC's Role

The Standing Senate Committee on Transport and Communications held meetings on November 26 and 27 focusing on CBC/Radio-Canada's role in minority and rural communities. Witnesses highlighted the need for CBC to prioritize local content, invest in regional infrastructure, and support linguistic minorities. Concerns were raised about financial struggles and programming bias. The committee discussed compliance with the Official Languages Act and the importance of regional journalism. Calls were made for CBC to decentralize production and focus on underserved areas, impacting the cultural and media landscape significantly.