Telefilm Canada’s statement on the passing of Pierre Juneau

We were saddened to learn of the passing of Pierre Juneau, whose contribution to Canadian culture, notably to French-language production through the fostering of co-productions, was of vital importance.

“Canada has lost a great man who believed profoundly in the quality and diversity of Canadian film,” said Carolle Brabant, Executive Director of Telefilm Canada. “He was a passionate defender of Canadian content, and there’s no question that he made a major contribution to Canadian society. I extend my most sincere sympathies to his loved ones, and I know that his vision and philosophy will serve as a source of inspiration to many.”

Pierre Juneau played a key role in the growth and development of Canada’s audiovisual industry through the various positions he held at the National Film Board, as the first chair of the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) and as president of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation.