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Prime Minister Stephen Harper Inaugurates ATN’s New Digital Broadcast Centre

Business Sep 16, 2014

by Anokhi Admin

The new Asian Television Network International Limited High Definition Digital Broadcast Centre (ATN) (TSXV-SAT) and Studios opens in Markham.

Canada's Prime Minister, Stephen Harper visited ATN on Friday September 12, 2014 for the official opening and tour of the facility. In addition to greeting several staff of ATN, he had a chance to get a glimpse of ATN's huge programming library and archives. The archives contain a massive collection of ATN's Canadian and international productions from the past 35 years; like, the television series ATN's Tribute to 100 Years of Indian Cinema features 100 Celebrities in over 100 episodes. Harper viewed a short video presentation of ATN's history and its commitment to the Canadian television and broadcast industry.

President and CEO of ATN Dr. Shan Chandrasekar with Prime Minister Stephen Harper

During an interview with Dr. Shan Chandrasekar, President and CEO of ATN, he said Harper spoke about Canada-India trade relations, the Canada-European Union: Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement, and his recent meetings with world leaders at the NATO summit. He also elaborated on the Economic Action Plan of Canada and identified government priorities for the immediate future. ?

"First of all, let me say, Shan, that I was delighted to tour your facility and cut the ribbon – you have a great operation and we are very impressed,” says Harper. “This is a great Canadian success story and this is the model that the government wants to see. Here is a Canadian operation, that is growing, that is successful, that has a global presence, and you are providing consumers with services that they want, and they get to choose. And I think it is just fantastic, so congratulations to what you and your team have done."? ?

"We are honoured and thankful to Prime Minister Harper for accepting our invitation to inaugurate our facility, "says Chandrasekar. "We are delighted that the Prime Minister , amidst his busy schedule, was able to see some of our accomplishments; and what we offer to a vast and growing South Asian community in Canada. The Prime Minister's kind words of encouragement is highly motivating, and reassuring, as we continue our journey with optimism and pride, as an independent broadcaster of discretionary services in a regulated Canadian broadcast landscape. Needless to say that the Prime Minister has a vision and aspiration for a Canadian cultural industry which is inclusive of third languages and which enriches the lives of all Canadians and which contributes to economic growth, more jobs, more security and prosperity"

_{Source and all images courtesy of ATN}

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Prime Minister Stephen Harper Inaugurates ATN’s New Digital Broadcast Centre

by Anokhi Admin

The new Asian Television Network International Limited High Definition Digital Broadcast Centre (ATN) (TSXV-SAT) and Studios opens in Markham.

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