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CBC pausing production on satirical Indigenous show
CBC said it is assessing footage after reports that producers used false pretences to lure guests, drawing criticism from politicians and retired Mounties.
- On Tuesday, the CBC paused production of the satirical series 'Northland Tales' following controversy over producers allegedly using false pretences to lure high-profile guests into interviews.
- Producers reportedly flew retired RCMP Mounties to Vancouver under the guise of honoring their service, then accosted them in-studio about past police treatment of Indigenous Peoples.
- Academic Frances Widdowson, author Lindsay Shepherd, and Conservative MP Aaron Gunn report being targeted, with Shepherd describing an 'elaborate scheme' involving fake documents to mock her work.
- Head of Public Affairs Chuck Thompson stated the broadcaster is assessing existing footage 'to ensure it doesn't negatively affect the news brand,' halting production pending review.
- The Indigenous Screen Office, which funds the program, described 'Northland Tales' as a satire meant to 'flip the script' on modern and historical injustices against Indigenous Peoples.
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