Évasion
| Country | Canada |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Saint-Lambert, Quebec |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Groupe Serdy (91.7% & managing partner) TVA Group (8.3%) |
Évasion is a Canadian French language Category A specialty channel owned by Groupe Serdy and Groupe TVA. The channel broadcasts programming devoted to travel and adventure.
History
In May 1999, a consortium consisting of BCE inc. (50.1%), Serdy direct Inc. (19.9%), TVA Group Inc. (10%), Media Overseas (10%), and Pathé/Canal Voyage France (10%) were granted approval by the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) to launch a television channel called Canal Évasion, described as "a national French-language television specialty service that is dedicated exclusively to tourism, adventure and travel."[1]
The channel was launched on January 31, 2000 as "Canal Évasion".[2]
After various acquisitions over the years,[3] ownership is held by the managing partner Groupe Serdy (formerly Serdy direct inc.) and Groupe TVA as a minority partner.
In December 2008, the channel unveiled a new image including a new logo and on-air presentation, including simplifiying its name by dropping the "Canal".
Évasion HD
On June 12, 2009, Serdy Direct launched an HD simulcast of Évasion.
References
- ^ Decision CRTC 99-112 CRTC 1999-05-21
- ^ Motion International Publishes Its Second Quarter Results for the 1999-2000 Fiscal Year. press release 2000-03-17
- ^ Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2003-22 CRTC 2003-01-23