OTTAWA, August 8, 2007 - The Honourable Beverley J. Oda, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Status of Women, today announced the appointment of Michel Morin, of Montréal, as commissioner of the Canadian Radio-Television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC).
"Mr. Morin is recognized for his talent as a natural leader with remarkable skills in persuasion and delegation. He is a seasoned journalist, and his broadcasting credentials will make a strong contribution to the CRTC," said Minister Oda.
Mr. Morin has spent more than 34 years in broadcasting and has been a journalist, economic news editor, leader of a team of journalists, and, most recently, chief editor of television news for both Radio-Canada and the French language news network RDI. His career encompasses a broad range of assignments, including program anchor and research assistant in Ottawa; parliamentary correspondent in Québec City; foreign correspondent in Paris; and journalist, desk editor, and chief editor for the past 14 years in Montréal.
Mr. Morin has also acted a guest speaker, workshop facilitator, and consultant for the Swiss National Television Network, Télévision Suisse Romande.
Created in 1968, the Canadian Radio-Television and Telecommunications Commission is an independent public authority vested with the authority to regulate and supervise, in the public interest, all aspects of the Canadian broadcasting system, as well as the telecommunications services providers and common carriers that come under federal jurisdiction.
Information:
Véronique Bruneau
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Canadian Heritage and Status of Women
819 997-7788
