Vicky Eatrides to the Departure festival

Speech

“From foundation to frame to finishing touches: Building a modern broadcasting framework”

Toronto, Ontario
May 5, 2026

Vicky Eatrides, Chairperson and Chief Executive Officer
Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC)

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Introduction

Good morning, and thank you, Ross, for the warm welcome.

Before I begin, I would like to acknowledge that we are gathered on the traditional territory of many nations, including the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishnabeg (ah-nish-naw-bek), the Chippewa (chi-peh-wah), the Haudenosaunee (hoh-DEE-noh-SHoh-nee) and the Wendat (wen-daht) peoples. I would like to thank them and pay respect to their Elders.

Thank you for inviting me to speak with you today. I am thrilled to be back at Radiodays

Sturgeon lake first nation opening birthing and childrearing lodge

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To date, ISC has invested more than $20 million to the project, which includes funding for

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We delivered concrete savings for Canadians while supporting key national priorities and

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Minister Anand announces launch and first meeting of Federal-Provincial-Territorial Francophonie Consultation Committee

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Government of Canada Commits to New Strategy for Nuclear Energy

April 29, 2026                                                  Ottawa, Ontario                                                          Natural Resources Canada

The world is changing rapidly, and increasingly Canadians understand that economic security requires energy sovereignty. That is why the Government of Canada is strengthening our energy sector and using every lever to unlock Canada’s potential as an energy superpower, including supporting and advancing our nuclear energy leadership.  

Today, at the Canadian Nuclear Association Conference, the Honourable Tim Hodgson,

The Honourable Tim Hodgson Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Canadian Nuclear Association Conference

Speech

April 29, 2026                                                                Ottawa, Ontario

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Thank you, Ian, for that introduction. Good morning, everyone. Bonjour tout le monde.

It is a pleasure to be here today, at my first CNA Conference as Minister of Energy and Natural Resources. I am told this is the Oscars for the Canadian nuclear sector!

Canada is at a pivotal moment. We are facing disruption in our markets, trade, security,