Inclusion and representation in production
Bell Media is committed to creating inclusive productions in all commissioned original programs through storytelling, on-screen representation, and key creative leadership positions and crew.
Women in Production Action Plan
In December 2018, a CRTC industry summit identified the need for a more inclusive Canadian production industry and asked all Canadian broadcasting companies to provide it with action plans going forward. Bell Media recognizes the importance of inclusivity and the participation of women in key creative roles to ensure the development and production of Canadian content that reflects the interests of all Canadians. In September 2019, Bell Media published the following Women in Production Gender Parity Action Plan, a roadmap to achieving gender parity in key creative roles for our Canadian independent productions by 2025.
Download Women in Production Action Plan – 2023-24Inclusion and Representation in Bell Media Original Programming
As part of Bell Media’s original production Inclusion and Representation Plan, our goal is to commission 50% of English projects from key creatives from under-represented groups.
Within Bell Media’s DAITT, a Content Advisory Committee acts as a sounding board for Bell Media’s content and programming teams regarding depictions of and about under-represented groups for on-air programs, internal reports, and external promotion and marketing. The committee actively provides feedback to Bell Media content teams on inclusionary best practices, and assists teams with inquiries, questions, or challenges related to the content Bell Media acquires and produces.
