TORONTO—The CBC has apologized in the wake of accusations of inaccuracies in its docu-drama “Canada: The Story of Us.”
Politicians in Quebec and Nova Scotia are among those who have complained about the facts in the 10-hour series, which premiered on March 26.
“Whenever you recount a country’s history, there will inevitably be citizens, historians, and politicians who will have different points of view, and that’s certainly been the case with ‘Canada: The Story of Us,’” CBC spokesman Chuck Thompson said in a statement.
“After the first two episodes, some people felt misrepresented and for that, we apologize. We fully recognize that not everyone will agree with every perspective presented. Our intention was never to offend anyone or any group, nor diminish the importance of any of the stories that were not included.”
Thompson added the CBC is listening to feedback on the series and is planning to host live digital conversations about it. The first conversation will take place online on the show’s website, in English and French, after the next episode airs on April 18.
Thompson said each broadcast will also include the perspectives of those who have sent emails, called in, or posted on social media with criticism.
