New Head of CBC to be Quebec TV Exec replacing Catherine Tait

October 22, 2024 TruthUSA

Marie-Philippe Bouchard, a seasoned executive from a Quebec news channel, has been chosen to lead Canada’s national public broadcaster.

Bouchard’s appointment as the next President and CEO of CBC/Radio-Canada was announced on Oct. 22. She will assume her role on Jan. 3, 2025.

Bouchard has been the President and CEO of TV5 Québec Canada since February 2016, overseeing the TV5 Unis channels and digital platforms for Francophone audiences in Canada. Prior to joining TV5 Québec Canada, she held high-ranking positions at CBC/Radio-Canada, managing various departments including legal, strategic, and digital services.

“Public service media worldwide are a valuable public asset. As society evolves quickly, so must our public broadcaster, working to build trust to stay relevant to all Canadians,” Bouchard stated in an Oct. 22 news release from Canadian Heritage, which oversees CBC/Radio-Canada.

Bouchard was previously part of an advisory committee appointed by Heritage Minister Pascale St-Onge in May to update the mandate of the national public broadcaster, including reviewing its long-term funding mechanisms. CBC/Radio-Canada largely relies on an annual parliamentary appropriation of around $1.2 billion.

Catherine Tait, the current president and CEO of CBC/Radio-Canada, has been advocating for a long-term financial structure, like a charter, similar to the BBC’s six-year funding agreement with the UK government.