Richard Stursberg
Richard Stursberg is a prominent figure in the Canadian broadcasting industry, known for his roles as the former head of English services at the CBC, executive director of Telefilm Canada, CEO of the Canadian Cable Television Association, and chairman of the Canadian Television Fund. With a strong background in cultural policy and broadcasting, he has been an advocate for the Canadian media landscape. Recently, he has been in the news due to criticisms regarding the CRTC's failure to adequately support and regulate the Canadian broadcasting industry amidst challenges posed by American streaming services and declining revenues for local broadcasters.
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Recent news mentions
Richard Stursberg, a writer and former television executive, believes that Canadian literature is an endangered species, and that he knows how to save it.
Fixing what ails Canadian publishing: The glory days never existed, but the industry’s future needs a boost
Canada· 2026-01-23
Richard Stursberg is the former head of English services at the CBC and has held various significant roles in the Canadian broadcasting industry.
The CRTC has failed to protect the Canadian broadcasting industryCanada· 2025-05-16