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Marie-Philippe Bouchard Appointed CEO of CBC/Radio-Canada

Bouchard will be the first Francophone woman to lead Canada's public broadcaster, beginning her five-year term in January 2025.

  • Marie-Philippe Bouchard, a veteran Quebec television executive, has been named the next president and CEO of CBC/Radio-Canada.
  • Bouchard will replace Catherine Tait, who faced criticism over executive bonuses amid layoffs and declining ad revenue.
  • Bouchard previously served as president and CEO of TV5 Québec Canada and held various management roles at CBC/Radio-Canada.
  • The appointment follows a rigorous selection process led by the Independent Advisory Committee for Appointments to the CBC/Radio-Canada Board of Directors.
  • Heritage Minister Pascale St-Onge expressed confidence in Bouchard's ability to guide the broadcaster through a critical period of modernization.
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