Im extremely honoured to be succeeding Guy Gendron, and to continue safeguarding the trust between Radio-Canada and its audiences. I hope to keep the lines of communication open so that Canadians of all backgrounds can engage more fully with their national public broadcaster. Transparency and accountability will be my watchwords. Pierre Champoux, Radio-Canada Ombudsman-designate
Pierre Champoux, Radio-Canadas director of Digital Operations and Community Relations, has been appointed ombudsman for CBC/Radio-Canadas French Services. Mr. Champoux will begin his new role on July 1, 2021. His appointment is for a five-year term.
Im extremely honoured to be succeeding Guy Gendron, and to continue safeguarding the trust between Radio-Canada and its audiences. I hope to keep the lines of communication open so that Canadians of all backgrounds can engage more fully with their national public broadcaster. Transparency and accountability will be my watchwords.
Pierre Champoux, Radio-Canada Ombudsman-designate
CBC/Radio-Canada is one of this countrys most trusted sources of news and information and that trust is our most valuable asset. Our ombudsmen play a vital role in enforcing the core principles that guide our journalists in their work accuracy, integrity, impartiality, fairness and balance. Please join me in congratulating Guy Gendron and wishing Pierre Champoux every success in his new role!
Catherine Tait, President and CEO, CBC/Radio-Canada
Pierre Champoux has 35 years of extensive experience with media organizations, among them Groupe TVA and CBC/Radio-Canada, in key roles including lineup editor, editor-in-chief and news director.
CBC/Radio-Canada has two ombudsmen: one for CBC and one for Radio-Canada. Their job is to investigate complaints regarding compliance with our Journalistic Standards and Practices. The ombudsmen are independent of program staff and management, reporting directly to the President and CEO and, through the President, to the Corporations Board of Directors.
Radio-Canadas ombudsman can be reached through our website.
About CBC/Radio-Canada
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