News Releases

October 30, 2003

CBC/Radio-Canada Assumes its Place Among Top Canadian Employers

Ottawa — CBC/Radio-Canada is pleased to be recognized this year as one of this country's top employers, as chosen by Mediacorp Canada Inc. for the 2004 edition of Canada's Top 100 Employers. Notably, Canada's national public broadcaster is the only true broadcaster to be named, and is one of only a small number of national public institutions to make this year's list.

"To be recognized among the top 100 employers in Canada is a mark of distinction," said Robert Rabinovitch, President and CEO of CBC/Radio-Canada. "We are often recognized for the range and quality of the programs we provide to Canadians, but this is about CBC/Radio-Canada as a company. Not only does this tribute call to mind our continuing efforts to be better-managed and more efficient, but it is also a salute to the truly talented people at all levels of our organization, who have helped to make this institution what it is - an essential part of a healthy Canadian broadcasting scene and a great place for journalists and creators to work."

A record number of employers entered the competition for 2004, now in its fourth year. Mediacorp Canada Inc., publishers of the annual list, reviewed the recruitment histories of over 51,000 employers, and invited CBC/Radio-Canada to participate along with over 6,000 other employers, from which it was named to the Top 100. Highlighted are the media opportunities provided to staff by CBC/Radio-Canada from coast to coast to coast in both official and eight aboriginal languages.

About CBC/Radio-Canada

CBC/Radio-Canada is Canada's national public broadcaster and one of its largest cultural institutions. CBC/Radio-Canada reaches Canadians through eight national radio and television networks, its full-service Web sites, local/regional stations and affiliates, as well as the digital television channel Country Canada and the continuous music network Galaxie. In addition, CBC/Radio-Canada has forged partnerships with other broadcasters and is a partner in the satellite radio service SIRIUS Canada as well as in the specialty television services ARTV and The Documentary Channel. Through this array of activities, CBC/Radio-Canada brings diverse regional and cultural perspectives into the daily lives of Canadians in English, French and eight aboriginal languages. (2006)

For additional information, please contact:

Katherine Heath-Eves
Media Relations
CBC/Radio-Canada (Ottawa)
Tel: (613) 288-6235
heathevk@cbc.ca
www.cbc.radio-canada.ca