Open letter to Bell says LaFlamme ousting shows sexism, ageism
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An open letter signed by an extended record of Canadian luminaries is taking intention at Bell Media’s abrupt dismissal of Lisa LaFlamme as anchor of the corporate’s flagship newscast.
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In a two-page unfold in right now’s Globe and Mail, the missive signed by a who’s who of Canadian arts, enterprise and politics — together with Margaret Norrie McCain, Anne Murray and Jim Balsillie — says LaFlamme was a scores chief for the corporate “till one factor modified: the color of her hair.”
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The letter to the board of administrators and administration of BCE and Bell Canada says the ousting of the award-winning TV information anchor within the prime of her profession underscores the sexism and ageism girls proceed to face at work.
It says the “enterprise resolution” to dismiss LaFlamme has destroyed belief in Bell Media and questions how the corporate will “make issues proper.”
The letter comes a day after a Bell Media govt took a depart from his job amid the continuing fallout from LaFlamme’s dismissal.
An inside Bell Media memo mentioned Friday that vice-president of stories Michael Melling could be taking depart efficient instantly to spend time with household.
