Government of Canada Announces Canadian Television Fund Renewal
Ottawa, December 12, 2001 -- Minister of Canadian Heritage Sheila Copps today announced a one-year renewal of the Government of Canada's $100 million contribution to the Canadian Television Fund (CTF).The CTF ensures that Canadians continue to create and enjoy access to high quality television programs that speak to distinctively Canadian concerns, experiences and themes.
"The Canadian Television Fund is an effective partnership between Government and the cable and satellite distributors, which helps produce Canadian programs to be enjoyed by audiences at home and around the world," said Minister Copps.
In its first five years, investments by the Fund of $991 million resulted in 10,900 hours of new programming, with production budgets of $3.3 billion. "These numbers, combined with the fact that the Fund remains oversubscribed, proves the important role the CTF plays in meeting Canadian content objectives," said Minister Copps.
This investment reinforces the Government's commitment to ensure that Canadians can continue to watch and enjoy programs in French, English, and Aboriginal languages, produced by skilled and talented Canadians, in all parts of Canada.
Information on the Canadian Television Fund, including application guidelines and activity reports, is available at www.canadiantelevisionfund.ca
Information:
Kerry Edmonds
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Canadian Heritage
(819) 997-7788
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