News Releases

October 12, 1999

CBC Pays Homage to Canadian Artists

Ottawa — The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation is pleased to announce that, for the eight consecutive year, it will be a sponsor of the Governor General's Performing Arts Awards.

The CBC has served as Canada's stage and promoter for our performing arts, music and literature for over 60 years. Many artists have built sucessful careers — on the international stage as well as in Canada — because of their early association with the CBC. The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation acts as an incubator for creative talents of all types, from all parts of the country, by assisting and nurturing the development of Canadian talent and creativity.

From giving emerging artists early exposure through talent competitions, to recording and distributing their works, providing coaching, and assisting in developmen, the CBC champions Canada's cultural community. The Governor General's Performing Arts Awards underline the excellence of our artists and the CBC is proud to be associated with such a prestigious event.

The CBC is a founding member, a sponsor, as well as the broadcaster of the Governor General's Performing Arts Awards. This year's Awards presentation will be broadcast on the CBC's English and French Television networks on dates to be announced later.

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