Major Milestones
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1990s
The 1990s are years of transition. The decade begins with the
closure of 11 of CBC/Radio-Canada’s regional stations in 1990, due
to federal budget cuts.
Despite the difficulties, CBC/Radio-Canada must continue to move
forward in what is by now becoming an environment of unprecedented
program choice for Canadians. In 1990, the Corporation published its
vision for the future in a document called Mission, Values, Goals
and Objectives.
The Corporation continues to push ahead in the multi-channel
universe, and in 1997 files applications for six new specialty
services. The Corporation re-brands both its English and French
radio properties to CBC Radio One, CBC Radio 2, Première Chaîne (Espace
musique follows in 2004); all proceed to earn success with
listeners.
CBC/Radio-Canada also goes on to become known as “Canada’s Olympic
network”, winning the broadcast rights for seven Olympic Games.
History of CBC/Radio-Canada
Discover the history of CBC/Radio-Canada through a look at the major milestones of each decade. From the 1920s, when the need arose for a Canadian presence on the radio - to counter the American influence and protect Canadian culture, to the present day, when CBC/Radio-Canada is recognized as one of this country’s greatest cultural institutions, learn how Canada’s national public broadcaster has become a leader in producing and distributing distinctive Canadian content.
