[LINK] "Todd Spencer and Chris Boyce on leave of absence from CBC"

[rfmcdonald]

CBC reports that two CBC executives linked to the Jian Ghomeshi scandal have been placed on involuntary leaves of absence.

The CBC announced Monday that two senior managers — radio executive Chris Boyce and human resources executive Todd Spencer — have been placed on leave until further notice.

CBC spokesman Chuck Thompson said the decision was related to the Jian Ghomeshi scandal but declined to offer specifics. The former host of CBC Radio's Q was fired in late October from his job as host of the popular arts and culture show.

Ghomeshi was fired after CBC executives saw what they described as graphic evidence that he had physically injured a woman.

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A note from Heather Conway, executive vice-president of English services, and Roula Zaarour, vice-president of people and culture, sent to staff on Monday said the past couple of months "have been difficult for many people," but provided scant details about the leave.

"As I’m sure you can also appreciate, we will not be making any further public comment about Todd or Chris or their leaves of absence at this time," the memo says.