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Exec/Industry Moves

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Pascal Bérubé sworn in as Quebec culture minister

Quebec Premier Paul St-Pierre Plamondon has also sworn in newly elected Anne Nguyen as the minister for artificial intelligence.

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CBC sets new emissions reduction targets for 2035

The pubcaster’s updated environmental strategy builds on the previous five-year plan and outlines a path to reach net zero by 2050.

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Touchwood PR adds Canadian Academy, CSAs to roster

The Toronto-based entertainment PR agency has hired Natalie Grossi as senior director.

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Bell Fund allocates $2.85M via slate development program

Thirty-eight companies across six provinces have been selected for this funding round.

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Cineflix Rights sells multiple Canadian titles at MIPCOM

The Emily Michelle Project is among the factual titles sold to multiple territories.

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Salah Bachir remembered for philanthropy, media legacy

The longtime Cineplex Media president was a steadfast advocate for the arts, social justice and HIV research.

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Knowledge Network taps Brandon Lane as kids’ programming head

Lane takes over from Michele Paris, who is retiring from Knowledge Network this fall.

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Blue Ant Media makes key sales, acquisitions at MIPCOM

The company has expanded its scripted and unscripted slates, as well as sold 325 hours of content to Spain.

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Corus completes recapitalization plan, appoints new board

Former Bell Media president Maryann Turcke has been named board chair of the newly created Corus Entertainment Holdings.

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SES names second cohort of sustainability internship program

The second edition of the Sustainability Practitioners Internship Program also introduces a new travel fund and welcomes Telefilm as a sponsor.

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Shaftesbury, Sphere lace up for Screech Owls animated reboot

The prodcos are partnering with Boat Rocker Studios, the NHL and hockey star P.K. Subban for CBC/Radio-Canada and TFO.

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CFC adds three members to board of directors

Bell Media’s Carlyn Klebuc joins alongside two Canadian executives with backgrounds in finance, operations and marketing.