Take a deep dive into the National Film Board of Canada (NFB) 2025–2028 Strategic Plan, a landmark document that reaffirms our mandate: to promote, preserve and reflect the Canadian sense of self and act as a galvanizing force for Canada’s creative community. Learn about the four key strategic priorities guiding this vision for the future.
A conversation between Suzanne Guèvremont, the Government Film Commissioner and Chairperson of the NFB, and award-winning host and culture maven Anne-Marie Withenshaw.
Together, they delve into the key priorities of the new plan, take a look back at Ms. Guèvremont’s career and talk about the essential role that the NFB continues to play in the Canadian audiovisual landscape.
About Suzanne Guèvremont: Government Film Commissioner and Chairperson of the NFB
Suzanne Guèvremont became Government Film Commissioner and Chairperson of the NFB in November 2022. She is the third woman and first Francophone woman to hold this position.
With more than 25 years’ management experience in the higher education, culture and technology sectors, Ms. Guèvremont has been recognized for her significant contributions to the development and vitality of creative industries.
She was the Director of Montreal’s École des arts numériques, de l’animation et du design (NAD-UQAC) from 1999 to 2022, and under her leadership the school became a globally recognized university.
Ms. Guèvremont has served on a number of boards of national organizations. In addition, she is a sought-after speaker, both in Canada and internationally.
About Anne-Marie Withenshaw: Your Action podcast host
Anne-Marie Withenshaw has been a bilingual Canadian radio and TV mainstay since 1998. A 15-time Gémeaux and two-time Canadian Screen Awards nominee, she won the 2024 best host Gémeau for her role on C’est juste de la TV.
She began her career interviewing rock royalty as a MusiquePlus VJ and later covered festivals and galas all over the world as a reporter for the entertainment daily Flash. She went on to produce several cooking shows, including Chuck’s Day Off. Anne-Marie has also hosted the Canada Day in the Capital festivities five times since 2012.
In 2024, she launched her own line of gourmet scones and cakes, Withenshaw by Anne-Marie, drawing on cherished family recipes inspired by both British and Québécois traditions.
