Category Archives: Ombudsmen

CBC/Radio-Canada Ombudsmen Websites Get a New Look

 Posted on June 6, 2013 by Sarah Lue

The CBC and Radio-Canada Ombudsmen websites have been given a fresh new look.  Accessible via the Ombudsman tab on the CBC/Radio-Canada corporate website, the new sites now have a more user-friendly look and feel and have been designed with greater … Continue reading →

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Ethics and legal issues for journalists

 Posted on May 15, 2013 by Forrest Kaye

Forrest Kaye was born and raised in Regina, Saskatchewan. He is a Treaty Six from Island Lake First Nations and is currently enrolled in the Indian Communication and Arts (INCA) summer program and would one day like to specialize in … Continue reading →

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Committed to excellence: a conversation with CBC Ombudsman, Esther Enkin

 Posted on May 9, 2013 by Aneez Khanani-Datoo

When I called, I was surprised at how friendly Esther sounded when she answered. Somehow that’s not what I was expecting of someone who spends her days reflecting on standards and ethics.  It didn’t take much to get the conversation … Continue reading →

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Pierre Tourangeau named new French Services ombudsman

 Posted on November 8, 2011 by Hubert T. Lacroix

CBC/Radio-Canada is fully committed to maintaining accuracy, integrity and fairness in its journalism. The office of the ombudsman plays a lead role in ensuring compliance with our Journalistic Standards and Practices. The fact that we have this function at CBC/Radio-Canada reflects … Continue reading →

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French Services Ombudsman will be leaving her post

 Posted on July 27, 2011 by Sarah Lue

After four years as the Ombudsman for French Services, Julie Miville-Dechêne will be leaving her post on July 31. In addition to fulfilling the role of the Ombudsman, Julie also focused her efforts on educating fellow journalists and the public … Continue reading →

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Ombudsmen trivia

 Posted on May 18, 2011 by Sarah Lue

News ombudsmen have a very important role to play. They work independently within a news organization to represent the public. In honour of this year’s International Annual Conference held in Montreal we’ve been posting ombudsmen trivia for our Facebook fans. The conference … Continue reading →

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You, social media and the ombudsmen for CBC and Radio-Canada

 Posted on March 9, 2011 by Sophie Bernard-Piche

I recently had the chance to interview the ombudsmen for CBC and Radio-Canada to find out more about their role and the different challenges they’re facing, particularly in the digital age. I was a bit nervous about speaking to journalists … Continue reading →

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