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Telefilm Canada is delighted by its new partnership with the Canadian Television Fund and the $100-million renewal for Canadian television
Montreal, June 14, 2005 - Telefilm Canada considers that the announcements
regarding the new partnership with the Canadian Television Fund (CTF) and the
renewed funding of $100 million for television, made at Banff by the Minister
of Canadian Heritage Liza Frulla, constitute a mark of confidence in the Crown
Corporation and the CTF.
Telefilm Canada is embarking on this partnership with great enthusiasm. Under
the terms of the partnership, the Board of the Canadian Television Fund will
be responsible for governance of all programs. Telefilm Canada will be responsible
for the administration and the delivery of the CTF programs.
"The new structure will foster greater integration of public and private
expertise, and allow the strengths of each sector to better complement one another,"
said Wayne Clarkson, Executive Director of Telefilm Canada. "It will make
it possible to provide services to clients in all regions of the country, and
will generate savings that translate into substantial additional support for
the television industry. Furthermore, the $100-million renewal is excellent
news because it ensures that we will be able to work with a greater sense of
continuity and stability."
Committees, representing the Canadian Television Fund and Telefilm Canada,
will be put in place so that the new structure may be operational in 2006-2007.
Between now and April 2006, Telefilm Canada and the CTF will each continue
to administer their respective programs. Previously announced deadlines will
remain the same.
Telefilm Canada, a cultural investor in film, television and new media
Telefilm Canada is a federal cultural agency dedicated to the development and
promotion of the Canadian film, television and new media industries. With the
objective of building larger audiences for Canadian cultural products, the Corporation
acts as a partner to the private sector through investments in diverse productions
with wide appeal.
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Media inquiries:
Jeanine Basile, Communications and Public Affairs Manager, Telefilm Canada
Phone: (514) 283-6363 or (800) 567-0890
basilej@telefilm.gc.ca
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