{"id":3442,"date":"2020-07-09T11:22:05","date_gmt":"2020-07-09T11:22:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/telefilm.ca\/official-statement-telefilm-canada-launches-investigation"},"modified":"2026-06-15T15:00:31","modified_gmt":"2026-06-15T19:00:31","slug":"official-statement-telefilm-canada-launches-investigation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/telefilm.ca\/en\/official-statement-telefilm-canada-launches-investigation","title":{"rendered":"Official statement &#8211; Telefilm Canada launches investigation"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"editor-content\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Allegations against an employee<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Following allegations made against one of its employees, Telefilm Canada management has issued the following statement:<\/p>\n<p>Based on available information, Telefilm Canada has decided to launch an investigation into the allegations of misconduct made against one of its employees. To ensure that the process remains independent, the investigation has been entrusted to a third party, the firm le Cabinet RH (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.lecabinetrh.com\/home\">https:\/\/www.lecabinetrh.com\/home<\/a>), a bilingual consulting firm specializing in psychological and\/or sexual harassment complaints, as well as discrimination-based complaints with clients across Canada. The objective of this investigation will be to assess the facts reported concerning the actions of our employee and to assess our complaints process in order to determine whether it is adequate for information of this nature.<\/p>\n<p>As an organization, Telefilm makes it a point to ensure that the behavior of our employees is exemplary both internally and with respect to our partners and our clients. Inappropriate behavior of any kind is not tolerated. We take these allegations very seriously.<\/p>\n<p>Telefilm wishes to cast light on these allegations, with the diligence that this requires.<\/p>\n<p>While some information, including information about one\u2019s position and duties, is in the public domain, most information about an employee which is personal in nature is protected under the Privacy Act. Due to those privacy concerns, we are unable to provide further details at this time regarding the employee.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Telefilm Canada<\/strong><br \/>\nTelefilm is dedicated to the cultural, commercial and industrial success of Canada\u2019s audiovisual industry. Through funding and promotion programs, Telefilm supports dynamic companies and creative talent at home and around the world. Telefilm also makes recommendations regarding the certification of audiovisual treaty coproductions to the Minister of Canadian Heritage and administers the programs of the Canada Media Fund. Launched in 2012, the Talent Fund accepts private donations to principally support emerging talent. Visit\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/telefilm.ca\/\">telefilm.ca<\/a>\u00a0and follow us on Twitter at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Telefilm_Canada\"><strong>twitter.com\/telefilm_canada<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0and on\u00a0Facebook at<a href=\"http:\/\/facebook.com\/telefilmcanada\">\u00a0<strong>facebook.com\/telefilmcanada<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>To stay up to date, subscribe to our industry advisories by visiting:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/telefilm.ca\/newsletter-sign-up\">https:\/\/telefilm.ca\/newsletter-sign-up<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Media contacts:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Brian Mullen<\/strong><strong><br \/>\n<\/strong>Telefilm Canada<br \/>\nAdvisor, Public Relations \u2013 English Market<br \/>\n647-475-4910<br \/>\n<a href=\"mailto:brian.mullen@telefilm.ca\">brian.mullen@telefilm.ca<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Allegations against an employee Following allegations made against one of its employees, Telefilm Canada management has issued the following statement: Based on available information, Telefilm Canada has decided to launch an investigation into the allegations of misconduct made against one of its employees. 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