Prime Minister Stephen Harper inaugurates ATN's new Digital Broadcast Centre

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[{"type":"text","content":"\n\n\n\n\nTORONTO, Sept. 15, 2014 /CNW/ - Asian Television Network International Limited (ATN) (TSXV-SAT), Canada's largest South Asian Broadcaster, is pleased to announce the Formal Inauguration of its new High Definition Digital Broadcast Centre and studios in Markham by none other than the Prime Minister of Canada, Rt. Honourable Stephen Harper.\n\nPrime Minister Harper visited ATN on Friday September 12, 2014 for the official opening and tour of the facility. He also did a television interview with Dr. Shan Chandrasekar President and CEO of ATN. In addition to greeting several staff of ATN, he had a chance to get a glimpse of ATN's huge programming library and archives, which is one of its kinds in the world with a massive collection of ATN's Canadian & International productions from the past 35 years. Prime Minister Harper viewed a short video presentation of ATN's history and its commitment to Canadian Television and Broadcast Industry which includes Canadian productions and potential for export of Canadian content oversees.\n\nDuring his interview with Dr. Shan Chandrasekar, Prime Minister Harper spoke about Canada- India trade relations and his recent meetings with the World leaders at NATO summit. He spoke about the Historic Canada- European Trade Agreement.  He also elaborated on the Economic Action Plan of Canada and identified the priorities of the Government in the immediate future.\n\nThe Prime Minister during his television interview with Shan Chandrasekar also said \"First of all, let me say Shan that I was delighted to tour your facility & cut the ribbon - you have a great operation & we are very impressed. This is a great Canadian success story and this is the model that the Government wants to see. Here is a Canadian operation, that is growing , that is successful, that has a global presence and you are providing consumers with services that they want and they get to choose and I think it is just fantastic, so congratulations to what you and your team have done.\"\n\n\"We are honoured and thankful to Prime Minister Harper for accepting our invitation to inaugurate our facility \"said Dr. Shan Chandrasekar President and CEO of ATN, \"We are delighted that the Prime Minister amidst his busy schedule was able to see some of our accomplishments and what we offer to a vast & growing South Asian...

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