The parent company of CTV News says it will launch an internal workplace review amid criticism of its dismissal of Lisa LaFlamme from her role as chief anchor.

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The dismissal, which Bell described as a 91裸聊视频渂usiness decision,91裸聊视频� raised questions among media observers about whether sexism and ageism played a role in the shakeup.

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LaFlamme91裸聊视频檚 departure and her replacement were announced on the same day Monday, frustrating viewers who felt LaFlamme should have had a proper sign-off and career retrospective after 35 years with the company.

An internal memo sent by a CTV executive yesterday said LaFlamme turned down the opportunity to bid farewell on air.