It’s business as usual at the Canadian Television Fund, but Bev Oda still has something of a black eye. Some say the heritage minister was too quiet during the two-month dispute, that the feds’ CTF renewal came late and that she is either unable – because of Tory indifference – or unwilling to defend programs in her portfolio. So we ask:

‘Is Bev Oda any good at her job?’

Yes… and I think that she will continue to grow in her job, and I think that having the Conservatives in power is a breath of fresh air… I think she gets it.
Paul Bronfman, Chair and CEO, The Comweb Group

Heritage is something you can’t turn around
on a dime, but at the same time I don’t think
she has proven herself to be the leader that might be needed.
Chris Haddock, President, Haddock Entertainment

I’ve called for her resignation. I don’t make that call lightly. She has been completely absent on every key issue that’s come before her.
Charlie Angus, NDP Heritage critic

Bev is perhaps the most qualified heritage minister Canada has ever had… She has just helped bring stability to our film and TV industry while the government and the CRTC explore ways to ensure the long-term survival of Canadian production and programming.
Peter Kent, Newsman and fellow Tory

She’s not Sheila Copps in terms of personality and leadership, but she can be effective. We need an aggressive heritage minister, both in terms of keeping the players in line and also fighting for support at the cabinet table.
David Smith, VP, S&S Productions

Hopefully we will have a reason to thank her at the next Genie Awards.
Denise Robert, President, Cinémaginaire