Canadian media institutes and their effect on the Canadian way of life.

... Canada is a wonderfully unique place. In certain ways it feels like a small town. Other times it feels very cosmopolitan. Its relatively small population and expansive landscape give it a distinctive character, a character that Canadians are constantly trying to voice and defend. Public institutions, such as the Canadian Broadcast Corporation (CBC) and the Department of Canadian Heritage promote Canadian culture. Other public agencies, like the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC), are responsible for regulating and distributing Canadian art, culture and heritage throughout Canada. In addition, when trying to understand the views of a country's citizens, it helps to understand their sense of humor. Comedy is an important part of Canadian media, much of which politicians and politics, willing or not, are apart of. The oral presentation, which will accompany this document, touches on understanding Canadian humor. This writing assignment will discuss the cultural role of public

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