Pierre Juneau, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Pierre Juneau

Canadian film and broadcast executive

Date of Birth: 17-Oct-1922

Place of Birth: Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Date of Death: 21-Feb-2012

Profession: politician, journalist, broadcasting director

Nationality: Canada

Zodiac Sign: Libra

Pierre Juneau, , (October 17, 1922 – February 21, 2012) was a Canadian film and broadcast executive, a one-time member of the Canadian Cabinet, the first chairman of the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) and subsequently president of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation.
He is credited with the creation, promotion, and championing of Canadian content requirements for radio and television.
Juneau is the namesake of the Juno Awards, which were named for him.