CRTC responds to CAB Report on Diversity in Broadcasting
In a letter (pdf version) dated June 26, the CRTC recognizes the CAB’s “high level of commitment...to lead the Canadian broadcasting industry in addressing diversity objectives.” The CRTC notes that CAB is demonstrating continuing leadership in this area through such initiatives as the diversity seminars it presented at the annual conventions of two regional broadcasting associations, and the diversity webinars it plans to produce. Having recognized the CAB’s Diversity Best Practices for Radio, the Commission also looks forward to receiving CAB’s report on proposed closed captioning standards in November. On the representation of Asian-Canadians, the CRTC requests that the CAB “clearly address its plans in this area in its next annual diversity report” to be filed by January 30, 2009.