Source: CNW Telbec

English-speaking Quebecers in Montreal, and particularly those in the regions, are concerned about the latest round of cutbacks at CBC and Radio Canada. Deep cuts to news and programming at our public broadcaster will do irreparable harm to basic news services and programming. We believe that the very existence of an institution dear to our hearts is threatened and, with that, the vitality of our communities. That is why we are inviting you to attend a press conference.

Date:  Wednesday June 17, 2009

Time:  2 p.m.

Where: Boardroom of the Quebec Community Groups Network
1255 University Ave, Suite 1000
Montreal, Quebec

On hand for the press conference will be Robert Donnelly, president of the Quebec Community Groups Network (QCGN), Jonathan Goldbloom, president of BCP communications; Hugh Maynard, president of Qu'Anglo Communications and Consulting and former President of the QCGN; Guy Rodgers, General Manager English-Language Arts Network; Dennis Smith, chairman of the Greater Montreal Community Development Initiative; Royal Orr, communications consultant and former radio host on CBC's Quebec Community Network ; and other representatives of English-speaking Quebec. Alex Levasseur, président du Syndicat des communications de Radio-Canada, Joane Bérubé, secrétaire-générale and Guy Lapointe, who is in charge of the "I Am We Are For a Quality Public Broadcaster" campaign for Greater Montreal will also be on hand.

The Quebec Community Groups Network (www.qcgn.ca) is a not-for-profit organization bringing together 32 English language community organization sacross Quebec for the purposes of supporting and assisting the development of

English-speaking minority communities throughout the province.

For further information: RSVP: Rita Legault, Director of Communications, (514) 868-9044 Ext. 223, Mobile (514) 912-6555, rita.legault@qcgn.ca;

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