OTTAWA, October 15, 2007 - The Honourable Josée Verner, Minister of Canadian Heritage, Status of Women and Official Languages, today announced the appointment of Rémi Racine of Montréal, Quebec, as a member of the Board of Directors of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC).
"Mr. Racine's credentials will make him an excellent member of the Board of Directors of the CBC," said Minister Verner. "I am confident that his experience will greatly benefit the CBC."
Mr. Racine has been president, CEO and executive producer of Artificial Mind and Movement (A2M), a creator and developer of 3-D interactive video games, since 1999. From 1996 to 1999, he was CEO and executive producer of Behaviour Interactive and served as vice-president of finance and development of MMI MultiMedia Interactif from 1994 to 1995. He was involved in real estate management and investment for several companies between 1987 and 1992.
Mr. Racine is involved with many organizations, including the Academy of Interactive Arts and Science, Alliance NumériQC, of which he is president, and the Board of Trade of Metropolitan Montréal. He actively participates in many charitable organizations.
CBC/Radio-Canada is the country's largest cultural institution. It operates two national television networks, four national radio networks, specialty television services, various Internet sites, and an international shortwave radio service. It is the only cultural institution and the only broadcaster offering services to all Canadians in English and French across Canada and in eight Aboriginal languages across the North. For more information, please visit the CBC/Radio-Canada website at www.cbc.radio-canada.ca
Information:
Richard Walker
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Canadian Heritage,
Status of Women and Official Languages
819 994-5978
