MONTREAL - A Black Montrealer who filed a complaint against Radio-Canada over the on-air use of the N-word says he's disappointed but not surprised by the pushback against a recent CRTC decision ordering the public broadcaster to apologize. Dozens of prominent Radio-Canada personalities are urging their employer to fight back against a recent CRTC decision ordering the broadcaster to apologize over the use of the N-word on air. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ryan RemiorzMONTREAL - A Black Montrealer who filed a complaint against Radio-Canada over the on-air use of the N-word says he's disappointed but not surprised by the pushback against a recent CRTC decision ordering the public broadcaster to apologize. In an email, a spokesperson for Radio-Canada said the broadcaster was aware of the "wide range of opinions" on the CRTC decision. "Radio-Canada acknowledges that use of the ‘'N-word' is offensive; that’s why we have limited its use on our airwaves," the statement read.

Source: CBC News July 04, 2022 15:47 UTC