The commission also renewed APTN, TV5 and The Weather Network as must-carry channels.
While French media cos are intent on making a splash in the digital space, writes Jay Ferguson, Canada stole the show at the Marseille Web Fest awards.
The Montreal-based producer and distributor is taking on the Dining With the Enemy (pictured) format from Norway by producing a French-language version airing on Quebec’s TV5 that sees a journalist and chef covering war zones.
Over $2 million is being distributed to 10 prodcos, including Bye Bye RBO and Glacialis Productions.