CBC pausing production on satirical Indigenous show – CBC

May 20, 2026

Northland Tales alleged to have unfairly lured high-profile guests into interviews

CBC is pausing production on a prank comedy series after the broadcaster was called out when two women who have expressed controversial opinions about Canada’s residential schools claimed they were targeted by the show.

“It is important for us in the execution that this entertainment series does not negatively impact our news brand,” Chuck Thompson, a spokesperson for CBC, said in a statement.

“With that context, we are currently pausing on production while we assess the existing footage.”

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