CTV Presents CHANGE & ACTION: RACISM IN CANADA

–Tyrone Edwards, Marci Ien, Lainey Lui and Anne-Marie Mediwake host a conversation addressing systemic racism in Canada –
–  Airing June 13, the 90-minute special from Bell Media Studios features prominent leaders across Canada advocating for change –

TORONTO, June 4, 2020 /CNW/ - Committed to amplifying voices in the fight against racism, CTV announced today the new 90-minute special CHANGE & ACTION: RACISM IN CANADA, premiering Saturday, June 13 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on CTV and everywhere CTV content can be found and Sunday, June 14 on Crave.

From Bell Media Studios, the special, hosted by Tyrone Edwards, Marci Ien, Lainey Lui, and Anne-Marie Mediwake discusses how all of us can stand in solidarity as allies of Black Canadians and marginalized communities. A series of conversations with artists, public officials, business leaders, activists, and athletes, CHANGE & ACTION: RACISM IN CANADA fosters a national dialogue on how Canadians can take action against systemic racism, now and in the future.

"Bell Media is committed to engaging Canadians in a conversation about the racism and social injustice that exists in our country," said Randy Lennox, President, Bell Media. "Change is never easy, but it's the uncomfortable conversations that ultimately lead to action."

"It's so important right now to keep this conversation going," said Marci Ien. "We can no longer bury our heads in the sand and say we don't have a problem in Canada. We're hearing from people and communities across the country that we do. Right now, we have a unique opportunity to grab hold of this moment and talk about things that have made us uncomfortable for too long, because that's how we can create meaningful change." 

Guests featured in CHANGE & ACTION: RACISM IN CANADAwill be announced in the coming days. 

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About Bell Media Studios
Bell Media Studios is Canada's leading end-to-end content creator, developing and producing 80 hours of live and taped programming in-house, each week. Award-winning titles include ETALK, THE MARILYN DENIS SHOW, THE SOCIAL, YOUR MORNING, and many original specials. The Bell Media Studios-run Exploration Production Inc. (EPI) is a multi-award-winning producer of ambitious, original, entertaining factual documentaries and series, for both Discovery Canada and other international broadcasters, including MIGHTY SHIPS, MIGHTY TRAINS, and the upcoming MARINE DISASTERS. In association with Motion Content Group, Bell Media Studios produces original lifestyle series WHERE TO I DO?. As the majority owner of Pinewood Toronto Studios, Bell Media Studios also oversees operations of the 33.5 acre (13.5 hectares) facility in Toronto's Port Lands. The complex includes 11 purpose-built stages, offices, teaching facilities, and support services for a growing roster of domestic and international film and television clients.

About CTV
CTV is Canada's #1 television brand. CTV provides unparalleled entertainment programming across two broadcast television networks; a powerful suite of specialty channels including CTV Comedy Channel, CTV Drama Channel, CTV Life Channel, and CTV Sci-Fi Channel; and digital platforms CTV.ca, CTV Throwback, CTV Movies, and the CTV app. CTV has been Canada's most-watched television network for the past 18 years in a row and features a wide range of sports and information programming, including CTV News, Canada's highest-rated national and local newscasts. CTV comes from Bell Media, Canada's premier multimedia company with leading assets in television, radio, digital, and out-of-home advertising.

SOURCE CTV