OTTAWA — The head of Canada's public broadcaster will remain in her role for another 18 months, after her contract was extended by the federal heritage minister. Catherine Tait was appointed CEO and president of CBC/Radio-Canada in July 2018 but instead of wrapping her five-year term this summer, the Canadian Heritage Department said Thursday she will remain until Jan. 2, 2025. "Ms. Tait's willingness to complete this critical work shows her deep commitment to the value of public broadcasting in Canada." Canadian Heritage said an independent committee will launch an open and transparent process to find the company's next new CEO. The organization Friends, a longtime defender of the public broadcaster, applauded the move "to keep Ms. Tait’s firm hand at the wheel during these turbulent times."
