Barbara Williams joined CanWest MediaWorks in February 2005 as Senior Vice President of Programming and Production for CanWest’s Broadcast division with responsibility for all entertainment programming, including acquisitions and production for both conventional and specialty television. In her previous role as Vice President and General Manager of Toronto1, she oversaw the launch and management of Toronto’s newest conventional television station. Prior to that she was Senior Vice President of Lifestyle Programming at Alliance Atlantis, responsible for all programming on Life Network, HGTV Canada, Food Network Canada, and Discovery Health Channel. Barbara brings innovative thinking and a real passion and understanding of our business gained over 25 years in media.


Barbara is participating in the 2007 WIFT International Summit as a panelist for:

Session #4 Worldwide Trends in Television Drama and Comedy
Presented in partnership with the Banff World Television Festival
Monday, July 16, 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
University West & Central
Commissioning Editors from around the world discuss the stories and subjects of current interest to their organizations, and share insights into building successful, long-term relationships with broadcasters.


Session #8 Worldwide Trends in Television Drama and Comedy (panel repeat)
Presented in partnership with the Banff World Television Festival
Monday, July 16, 10:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
University West & Central
(see above for panel discription)