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Management and Finances

2005-2006

As recommended by a Board sub-committee (Lise Lachapelle, Paul Lapointe and Malcolm Guy), a modification was voted at the Annual General Meeting to create three new positions within the Documentary Network Board: two seats were added for broadcasters and one for a distributor. Radio-Canada, Télé-Québec and Vidéographe filled these respective positions for a two-year mandate.

The following changes also took place: Jean-Daniel Lafond left the Board and its Presidency; Manon Barbeau was elected as new President; the IMAA delegate Peter Sandmark, having left his position, was replaced by the new IMAA Director, Jennifer Dorner; André Picard, NFB Director of the French Program, left his position as well and so was replaced by Claudette Viau — who’ll be replaced temporarily by Claude Bonin because of a sick-leave.

Regarding the Documentary Network finances, lots of time and energy are used to raise the modest funds required to run the organization and to fulfill its mandate and activities.

The 2005-2006 Budget was marked by: the arrival of a new contributor, the Canadian Independent Film and Video Fund (CIFVF); a considerable decrease in the CQGCR and AQTIS contributions; the loss of the Daniel Langlois Foundation contribution and the refusal of Canada Council to support our Forum 2005 in spite of two requests. All of which has led to a diminution of our revenue.

The financial statements prepared by accountant Berthe Labrie faithfully present the financial situation of the organization up to March 31st, 2006. This year, $54,437 was raised (as opposed to $73,666 in 2004-2005) and $56,996 was spent ($73,600 in 2004-2005), which leads to a deficit of $2,559. The previous fiscal year had a neat benefit of $10,234.

2006-2007

We will continue collecting statistical data in order to monitor the evolution of documentary’s situation.

We will go on working to improve the Documentary Network’s financial situation.