Corporate Social Responsibility Report 2014 (English)

Corporate Social Responsibility

Report 2014

Corus Entertainment Corporate Social Responsibility Report 20142

3 Corus Entertainment’s Vision and Values

4 Message from John Cassaday and Heather Shaw

6 Corus is Committed to its Communities

8 Corus is Committed to its Employees

12 Corus is Committed to the Entertainment Industry

14 Corus is Committed to Sustainability

16 Significant Events

18 Our Senior Management Team, Board of Directors and Assets

Contents

Corus Entertainment Corporate Social Responsibility Report 2014 3

VISION AND VALUES

CORUS’ VALUES

At Corus, our vision is to be globally recognized as Canada’s most influential entertainment company. We are achieving that vision with the hard work and commitment of our talented employees, many of whom are award winners in their fields. We also have a strong set of Core Values and we believe that honouring them drives our success. These values help provide clarity and focus – we are proud to live them each day.

We do what we say we’ll do – no excuses.

We believe in continuous learning and the sharing of our insights and ideas.

We empower employees to make great things happen.

We are committed to creative thinking that leads to breakthrough ideas and superior results.

We believe that the greatest value is realized when we work together.

Accountability

Knowledge

Initiative

Innovation

Teamwork


Message from John Cassaday and Heather Shaw

When we founded Corus in 1999, we established a set of Core Values that continue to shape our day-to-day activities and drive our success. Our values — Accountability, Initiative, Innovation, Knowledge and Teamwork — are embedded in our culture and resonate with our employees. With these values, we have built a strong corporate environment that engages employees, encourages collaboration, fosters innovation, and drives our performance.

2013 was an important year of growth for Corus Entertainment as we completed a number of significant acquisitions. We acquired 100% of our specialty television service ABC Spark. We consolidated our ownership in TELETOON Canada and its five specialty networks. We entered Quebec with the addition of the market-leading networks Historia and Séries+. Then, in January 2014, we acquired two Ottawa radio stations giving us entry into Canada’s fourth largest radio market.

While we are very focused on growing our business, Corus is also committed to being a sustainable and responsible corporate citizen. The work we do to support our employees, our industry, our environment and our communities is a critical part of our success.

Last year, we introduced our first corporate social responsibility report. This year, our report provides additional information on our accomplishments that support our many constituents and the communities that we serve.

On the philanthropic front, Corus has a long track record of supporting community initiatives. To date, we have contributed more than $210 million through our fundraising drives, air-time support and cash contributions to important causes in the communities we serve. Corus has been a longtime supporter of the United Way and in fiscal 2013, we reached our corporate goal of raising more than $475,000 in support of numerous United Way agencies across the country. In addition, we have made great strides through our Corus Feeds Kids initiative to improve the well-being of Canadian children.

In fiscal 2013, our Corus Feeds Kids initiatives raised over $1 million in monetary and food donations for local community food banks. As well, Corus provides paid time off for employees to volunteer in their local communities and, in fiscal 2013, our employees donated more than 800 hours of volunteer time to local charities and philanthropic causes. We are very proud of our combined efforts to support the communities we serve. We applaud the commitment of our highly-engaged employees and are pleased that our efforts were recognized by the Ontario Association of Broadcasters and Toronto’s Daily Bread Food Bank.


As part of our commitment to our employees, we have developed a robust training and development program — Corus University (Corus U) — that supports continuous learning. This year, we offered 450 hours of training to help advance the skills and leadership capabilities of our employees. Recently, we launched a new development program to engage and develop our high-performing younger generation employees — the Accelerator Program — which provides our millennial employees with personal development, networking opportunities, cross-functional project work and exposure to different aspects of the Corus business. All of our Corus U programs are designed to develop skills for personal and professional growth.

On the industry front, Corus has played a major role helping to foster a strong and successful Canadian media and entertainment sector. Since 1999, Corus Radio has contributed more than $38 million to talent development initiatives. Corus Television has commissioned over 8,000 hours of Canadian production, contributing more than $616 million in license fees and triggering over $1.5 billion in original Canadian production.

Corus’ rich and diverse pool of exceptional talent has contributed to the Company’s well-established reputation for creating and delivering content excellence across our brands. We continue to invest heavily in programming targeted to our highly-defined audiences and expand on our Nelvana library of over 4,000 episodes of popular kids’ titles. From Franklin and Babar to Scaredy Squirrel and Mike the Knight, Corus creates shows that are enjoyed around the world in multiple languages.

We are proud that our programming has been recognized by the Emmys,® Canadian Screen Awards, the Canadian Music and Broadcast Industry Awards and that our children’s publisher, Kids Can Press, has received its fifth Governor General’s Literary Award. For a fourth time in a row, we have been honoured with an IR Magazine Award for our Investor Relations efforts and we have received numerous awards as an employer of choice. Most recently, Corus was recognized as one of Canada’s Top Most Valuable Brands and ranked as one of the Top 10 Coolest Offices in the World.

We are confident that Corus’ strong corporate culture and values, coupled with our talented work force and track record for creating market-leading brands, will ensure that we continue to grow as a successful, sustainable business and good corporate citizen in the years ahead.

John M. CassadayPresident and CEO

Heather A. ShawExecutive Chair


Communities

Corus Entertainment is committed to community investment with a strong history of giving back. We believe that good corporate citizenship is important to our employees, partners, communities and business. It is demonstrated in our philosophy to give where we live. Through the megaphone of our Television and Radio brands, coupled with an actively engaged staff base, we continue to do our part to enrich the lives of the communities we serve.

Our Corus Feeds Kids program has made great strides this year with over $1 million raised in monetary and food donations. By supporting the well-being of children through an annual awareness campaign and year-long fundraising efforts, we continue to communicate the importance of proper nourishment so that Canadian kids can flourish.

CORUS FEEDS KIDS HIGHLIGHTS• Raised over $1 million in fiscal 2013 • World-renowned children’s entertainers, The Wiggles, selected Corus Feeds Kids

as their cause partner during the Canadian leg of their fall 2013 tour

• The Wiggles also wrote and produced a song entitled, Power Through the Day, about the importance of food to fuel children in their day-to-day activities

• Corus Feeds Kids partnered with the Canadian Pacific Holiday Train in 2013 for their Toronto and Winnipeg stops which raised $15,000 in monetary and food donations benefitting local food banks

• Maple Lodge Farms partnered with Corus Feeds Kids in 2013, generously donating $100,000 to local food banks

• For the second year in a row, Nando’s Flame-Grilled Chicken generously donated $10,000 to Corus Feeds Kids and provided lunch for a staff fundraiser

at Corus Quay in support of Corus Feeds Kids Day

• Corus Radio Toronto was recognized with the Ontario Association of Broadcasters Community Service Award for their Corus Feeds Kids awareness efforts

• Toronto’s Daily Bread Food Bank presented Corus Entertainment with a Champion Award recognizing the Company’s commitment and efforts in alleviating childhood hunger

Our goal is to raise $3 million and contribute 3,000 employee

hours in three years

RIGHT: Corus Radio Cornwall collected 3,800 pounds of food

and raised over $1,300 in support of Corus Feeds Kids

LEFT: Corus staff volunteer during the 2013 United Way Campaign

CORUS ISCommitted

to its

‘‘ ‘‘We’re proud to be working once again with Corus Feeds Kids to alleviate hunger in Canada. We know that together we can nourish the minds and bodies of children through our continued initiatives

Paul Field, Managing Director, The Wiggles

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Corus raised over $475,000 for its 2013 United Way Campaign with 25% designated toward Corus Feeds Kids-related programs


UNITED WAYCorus held its annual United Way campaign in late 2013, raising more than $475,000 through employee donations, special events and corporate matching programs, and exceeded the Company’s 2012 corporate fundraising goal by 3% from the previous year.

ACTIVE IN OUR COMMUNITIES• From March 2013 to March 2014, Kids Can Press donated approximately $3,500 in new children’s books to libraries, schools, hospitals and

fundraising events across Canada and the U.S.

• Our Corus Radio stations continue to champion many long-established, community-based initiatives including: Derringer’s 13 Days of Christmas, Pink Shirt Day, 630 CHED Santas Anonymous, CKNW Orphans’ Fund, Hunger for Hope and CHML/Y108 Children’s Fund

• Corus also provides paid time off for employees to volunteer in their local communities during regular business hours. Active employee engagement coupled with the Company’s commitment to philanthropic efforts have resulted in approximately 1,400 donated hours to partner charities

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Corus and its employees gave the equivalent of more than $15 MILLION in cash and airtime to a wide variety of charitable organizations across the country in fiscal 2013

Corus Radio Edmonton’s annual Radiothon RAISED $1.42 MILLION for the Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation in early 2013

Corus Radio Vancouver’s Annual Pledge Day for the CKNW Orphans’ Fund RAISED OVER $1.9 MILLION in December 2013

Corus Radio Calgary’s Caring for Kids Radiothon RAISED OVER $1.95 MILLION in early 2014 for the Alberta Children’s Hospital Foundation

ABOVE: The Wiggles performed at an exclusive fundraiser at Corus Quay with proceeds benefitting Corus Feeds Kids; RIGHT: Kids Can Press’ author/illustrator Nicholas Oldland reads to kids as part of the First Book Canada program

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It’s a great feeling to work for a company that promotes volunteerism to make a difference in our communities

We are incredibly proud of the impact we make and how local radio brings our communities together

Jo-Ann Lacroix, Corus Radio Guelph

Phil Kallsen, Corus Radio Calgary


Employeesto its

Corus is committed to creating a strong corporate culture that demonstrates our Core Values of Accountability, Initiative, Innovation, Knowledge and Teamwork in action. These values are reflected in our workforce who are creative, passionate and engaged. We are proud to be recognized for providing

a workplace that acknowledges outstanding performance, learning and development opportunities, investment

in health and wellness initiatives and competitive compensation. Our employee surveys indicate that our core values are an important reason why people enjoy working at Corus.

YOU ARE A

CORUSSTARClick here to thank a colleague today.

RIGHT: Our 2013 Samurai

Award Winners

LEFT: You Are A Star, a web-based acknowledgment tool for employees

BELOW: 2013 Corus Award Ceremony at Corus Quay and webcast across the countryCORUS IS

Committed

EMPLOYEE RECOGNITIONEvery year, Corus honours the outstanding achievements of our staff who contribute to the

overall success of our business, and celebrates their personal and professional accomplishments.

• The Samurai Award acknowledges the exceptional contributions of Corus employees who have gone above and beyond their individual work responsibilities

• The President’s Award recognizes a team or work group that has demonstrated an outstanding commitment to delivering exceptional results for the Company

BELOW: John Cassaday presents the Creative Spark Award to Leah Wolfson


Corporate Radio Television

Number of Employees by Division

Total: 2,029

Percentage of Management

Male vs. Female

140

976 913

Female

44%

Male

56%

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In fiscal 2013, Corus U INCREASED its in CLASS TRAINING HOURS

Since the launch of the Bob Krueger Mentorship Program in 2009, 148 PARTNERS and MENTORS have participated

Years of Service

Number of Employees

5 127

10 43

15 48

20 20

25 13

30 1

35 3

40 1

45 1

Total 257

LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENTKnowledge is one of Corus’ Core Values and training and development are vital tools for both our employees’ and our Company’s continued success. We believe in continuous learning and support professional development that encourages internal growth opportunities by providing in-house and onsite training through Corus University (Corus U). Many of the courses are streamed live across the country and are available for on-demand viewing in our archive library.

This year, Corus launched the Accelerator Program, which is designed to engage, motivate and improve retention of the Company’s high-performing, younger generation employees. The program includes a combination of education, networking and project work, as well as exposure to our business lines, our leadership team and our board of directors. Twenty Accelerators have been selected to participate in the inaugural program.

A number of learning and development initiatives were also introduced in 2013 including customized on-site training with locations outside of Toronto, as well as a New Employee Orientation Program.

Corus continues to offer a number of specialized programs including the Bob Krueger Mentorship Program, designed to facilitate the professional development of Corus employees and assist them in developing career plans for their advancement within the Company, and the Corus Women’s Leadership Network designed to help women succeed and excel corporately and personally.

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The Accelerator Program provides an opportunity for our young leaders to network across all divisions, and work together to develop innovative, forward-thinking ideas Holly Wilson, Corus Accelerator, Corus Radio Cornwall

• The Citizenship Award recognizes Corus employees who dedicate their time and resources to charitable initiatives and non-profit organizations. In recognition of this personal effort, Corus donates $5,000 to the winner’s charity of choice

• The Creative Spark Award celebrates the wealth of creative talent we have at Corus by recognizing employees who demonstrate great spirit, teamwork and potential with their creative disciplines

New to fiscal 2014, Corus launched a web-based submission form for our You Are A Star program, an opportunity for managers and peers to recognize their colleagues for the great work they do. Those recognized receive a personalized You Are A Star certificate.

Corus also values the dedication and loyalty of our employees. The Corus Service Award recognizes staff as they reach specific milestones in their years of service with the Company.

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Being recognized for your volunteer efforts by Corus and your peers is truly something special Monica Lapajne, Corus Radio Kingston, 2013 Citizenship Award Winner

ABOVE: Corus U session

• Corus has 2,029 employees

• In 2013, there were 353 job postings

• Corus has 87 employees with 15 years of service or more

QUICK FACTS


CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: Quarterly Town Hall moderated by Kathleen McNair, featuring (L to R) Chris Pandoff, Doug Murphy and John Cassaday; The Corus Gallery showcases employee art through five exhibitions per year; 2013 Friends and Family Day at Corus Quay

TOTAL REWARDSCorus provides a competitive benefits package to attract, motivate and retain the most qualified employees. Through our Total Rewards Program, we offer a host of benefits available to regular full-time and part-time employees, including a Comprehensive Benefit Plan, Group RRSP Program and Employee Share Purchase Plan, to name a few.

To assist eligible employees in meeting their retirement objectives, Corus introduced a matching program in early 2014 to its DC Pension Plan over and above its 3% contribution. The matching program provides that if members contribute 3% to the DC Pension Plan, Corus will match that 3% which results in an overall contribution rate of 9%.

COMMUNICATIONAs part of Corus’ commitment to open and continuous communication, we ensure staff are informed of the Company’s key business activities through internal announcements, our quarterly live Town Halls that are webcast to all locations, President’s Breakfasts each month and our Company intranet site, Corus Central. Each day, staff are also sent an overview of industry news and media coverage relevant to Corus. At Corus Quay, an internal messaging channel and IPTV (internet protocol television) system, broadcast on 46 screens throughout the building, provide employees with up-to-date headlines about current and upcoming events.

EMPLOYMENT EQUITYCorus remains committed to providing and maintaining an equitable work environment that ensures all employees are treated with dignity and respect and are able to work in an environment free from discrimination and harassment. Corus also adheres to a number of other policies including Accessibility, Diversity and Inclusiveness, Respect at the Workplace, Employee Privacy, Social Media and Work Life Balance, to name a few.

QUICK FACTS

• 107 EMPLOYEES have been recognized with a SAMURAI AWARD since 2000

• 37 TEAMS have been recognized with a PRESIDENT’S AWARD since 2002

• 49 INDIVIDUALS have been recognized with a CREATIVE SPARK AWARD since 2006

• 9 EMPLOYEES have been recognized with a CITIZENSHIP AWARD since 2006


CLOCKWISE FROM ABOVE: Corus Waterside Chats featuring Olympians Scott Moir and Tessa Virtue (Tessa & Scott, W Network); Shaun Majumder (Majumder Manor, W Network); Jonathan and Drew Scott (Property Brothers, W Network); Lidia Bastianich (Lidia’s Italy, TLN)

• Greater Toronto’s Top Employers 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

• Canada’s Best Diversity Employers 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

• Canada’s Outstanding Employer Award 2011

• Canada’s Top Employers for Young People 2010, 2011, 2013, 2014

• Canada’s Top 100 Canadian Brands 2014

• Future 40 Most Responsible Corporate Leaders in Canada (Corporate Knights) 2014

CORUS ENTERTAINMENT HAS BEEN RECOGNIZED AS:

HEALTH, SAFETY & WELL-BEINGCorus continues to support the overall well-being of our employees by investing in various health and wellness initiatives. In 2013, in partnership with Human Resources Skills and Development Canada, Corus began a three-year Occupational Health and Safety initiative to enhance our policies, procedures and training programs across all Corus locations. A number of initiatives were completed including the implementation of a national Policy Health and Safety Committee, Health and Safety Roles and Responsibilities Training conducted online for all managers across the country, and additional Respect at the Workplace Advisors.

CORUS WATERSIDE CHATSCorus Waterside Chats is an exclusive initiative for employees featuring in-depth conversations and interviews with newsmakers, entertainers, writers, artists, creators and musicians. This unique speaker series launched in 2012 and takes place live on-site at Corus Quay and webcast across the country.


CommittedIndustry

Entertainmentto theCORUS IS

Corus contributes to a robust and strong Canadian media landscape. Through the acquisition, development and production of numerous Canadian television projects, millions of dollars of direct investment in Canadian film production, as well as radio play for new Canadian singers and songwriters, Corus is helping build a sustainable and vibrant entertainment industry that is Canadian while also being globally competitive.

BUILDING STRONG CANADIAN CONTENTIn fiscal 2013, Corus Television commissioned over 8,000 hours of Canadian production, spending in excess of $616 million in license fees and triggering over $1.5 billion in original and independent Canadian production. Corus continues its sponsorship of television and media industry initiatives including the Canadian Film Centre, the Banff World Media Festival and Women in Film & Television.

FAMILY FEATURE PRODUCTION FUNDIn June 2013, Corus Entertainment and Telefilm Canada launched the Family Feature Production Fund, a joint pilot initiative created to encourage increased production of Canadian live-action family movies for theatrical release. The Fund will contribute financing for up to two family films each year, with production budgets between $3.5 and $5 million.

CANADIAN SCREEN AWARDSThe Company’s programming continued to receive accolades in the second year of the Canadian Screen Awards, receiving a total of 26 awards from the Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television. Movie Central’s Call Me Fitz took home the top award for Best Comedy Program or Series. In addition, YTV’s The Next Star host, Carlos Bustamante (The Zone) was honoured with Best Host in a Preschool, Children’s or Youth Program or Series.

SCRIPT TO SCREENScript to Screen is a partnership between Corus’ Western Canada pay TV service Movie Central and the Winnipeg-based National Screen Institute (NSI) that helps fund Canadian screenwriters. Its inaugural five projects have moved into development stage with the next round of submissions well underway.

ideaBOOST As a founding partner, Corus Entertainment, along with Google and Shaw Media, continued to support ideaBOOST, a new accelerator program initiated by the Canadian Film Centre Media Lab. This year, ideaBOOST announced the first group of content creators selected to participate in the four-month program.

ABOVE: Movie Central supported film, The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones, starring Kevin Zegers and Lily Collins

RIGHT: W Network original series, Tessa & Scott, featured medalists Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir as they prepared for the 2014 Winter Olympic Games

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Finally, a development fund that sees a project all the way through from concept to finished script Thomas Michael, Sleeping Dog Lie, first round participant Script to Screen

‘‘ It’s exciting to be recognized by our peers for the work we do on TV Carlos Bustamante, YTV Host

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SUPPORTING CANADIAN ARTISTSCorus Radio continues to support and encourage talent development through 102.1 the Edge’s Edgefest and the Canadian Artists Selected By You (CASBY) Music Awards, Y108’s Indie Show, 99.3 The FOX’s Vancouver Seeds and Power 97’s River City Rocks. These initiatives have benefited the Canadian music scene by exposing new artists in the contemporary and modern rock music genres to our listeners.

STRENGTHENING CANADA’S ANIMATION REPUTATIONCorus’ animation production and distribution powerhouse, Nelvana, is a world leader of children’s animated content which airs in over 160 countries and has received over 70 major international program awards including Emmys® and Geminis. In addition to Nelvana, Corus’ TELETOON is a major contributor to the Canadian animation industry and devotes 60% of both the English and French network schedule to Canadian content.

Nelvana’s production arm, Nelvana Studio, helps foster new talent through its participation in an internship program with the Sheridan Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning’s Faculty of Animation, Arts and Design.

Nelvana continues to support the 2014 Toronto Animation Arts Festival International (TAAFI) as a founding sponsor. The three-day event which will take place this summer at Corus Quay features film presentations, animation working sessions and family friendly workshops open to the public. The festival’s Industry Day, sponsored by TELETOON, will feature keynote speakers, panels, workshops and networking within the world of animation.

DIGIFESTDigifest is a three-day event produced by George Brown College that offers Canadians a chance to learn from top innovators who share their stories and showcase the digital and technological discoveries that are re-shaping the media landscape. As a lead sponsor of Digifest, Corus hosted the international festival celebrating digital innovation and design at Corus Quay in 2013 and 2014.

ADDITIONAL INDUSTRY HONOURS AWARDED TO CORUS BRANDS, PROGRAMMING AND STAFF IN 2013 INCLUDE:

Broadcasters Association of Manitoba 2013 Broadcast Excellence Award presented to Bob Irving, 680 CJOB’s Sports Director

Three 2013 Canadian Country Music Association Awards for Country 105

2013 RTDNA National Award/Sam Ross Award for Editorial/Commentary presented to CKNW AM 980’s Simi Sara for the programming segment, Racism at its Core

Three Writers Guild of Canada screenwriting awards for Corus Television

Six 2013 RTDNA Regional Awards for CKNW AM 980 and 630 CHED

2013 IR Magazine Canada Award for Best Investor Relations by Sector - Leisure and Media

27 Primetime Emmy® Awards and Creative Arts Emmy® Awards for Corus Television

1 Daytime Emmy® Award for Outstanding Preschool Animated Program – Bubble Guppies, Season 2

ABOVE: Mother Mother performing at Edgefest 2013

ABOVE: Digifest at Corus Quay in 2013

QUICK FACT

As a result of our investment and broadcast commitments, Corus is one of the LARGEST PRIVATE SECTOR SUPPORTERS of feature film production

Since 1999, Corus Radio has contributed more than $38 MILLION to talent development initiatives


CORUS ISCommitted

Sustainabilityto

CORUS IS COMMITTED TO SUSTAINABILITYCorus is dedicated to supporting environmental sustainability efforts as part of our commitment to the betterment of our employees and our communities.

BUILDINGCorus Quay maintains LEED® (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Gold certification under Core and Shell for the base building and under Commercial Interiors for tenant fit-out. The building features a significantly reduced power signature, a five-storey biowall to naturally clean the air and reduce energy consumption and low cubicle walls to allow for natural light.

ABOVE: Corus Quay Atrium

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Corus has been recognized as CANADA’S GREENEST EMPLOYER for four consecutive years: 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014

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Corus Quay ranked among the WORLD’S TOP 10 IMPRESSIVE OFFICES and the WORLD’S COOLEST OFFICES by HUH Magazine and Telegraph, U.K.


RECYCLING PROGRAMSCorus has partnered with Artex Environmental Corporation to provide an environmentally responsible alternative for retired and obsolete electronic waste, “e-waste”. Electronics at Corus sites which have reached their end-of-life cycle are sent to the Artex plant and put through a shredding process that sorts

through plastic base and precious metals so that materials are properly recycled and not ending up in landfill sites.

When new furniture is required at our offices across the country, we purchase products made with renewable materials that are low in VOC’s (Volatile Organic Compounds).

Keeping with our goal of encouraging a green work environment, and maximizing the use of our new technology, our annual Total Rewards Statement for the 2013 calendar year was delivered to all Corus staff through our intranet, Corus Central. Corus also encourages employees to eliminate unnecessary printing and reduce the use of paper by enrolling with epost, an online pay statement service. Approximately 50% of employees are enrolled.

VIDEO CONFERENCING The technological infrastructure at Corus allows employees to create, contribute and share information more efficiently and effectively across the country. Video conferencing units allow employees to conduct meetings, reducing travel.

TAPELESS DELIVERY Nelvana’s One Click screening site is an innovative tool used to promote and sell our shows to clients around the world with ease and convenience. Sending episodes, images, scripts and synopses via the One Click site saves on duplication and shipping versus sending out traditional DVD screening copies.

BELOW: Natural light and biowall at Corus Quay

CORUS QUAYCONSERVATION

916TREES SAVED

2,647,542 KWHOF ENERGY SAVED

1,369,420 LOF WATER SAVED

IN 2013


SIGNIFICANT EVENTS

FISCAL 2014

March 31, 2014. Corus Radio Launches JUMP! 106.9 The Company’s Radio division launched JUMP! 106.9 (CKQB-FM), a brand new contemporary hit radio station in Ottawa. JUMP! 106.9 is unique in the market, with a core playlist of the biggest names in music, delivered in 90 minute non-stop blocks.

March 31, 2014. Corus Radio Toronto’s 102.1 the Edge Launches New Weekday LineupThe Company’s Toronto radio station, 102.1 the Edge, launched its new weekday lineup of on-air personalities who bring the best of alternative music, pop culture, irreverent humour and topical engaging entertainment to audiences.

March 19, 2014. Nelvana Signs New Subscription Video-On-Demand Deals in France and UK The Company’s Nelvana completed deals for over 345 half-hours of content and subscription video-on-demand (SVOD) with partners in France and the United Kingdom. SVOD rights have been licensed to Dailymotion and Canalplay Infinity S.A.S. in France as well as Hopster in the U.K., and include multiple seasons from Nelvana’s library of popular children’s series.

March 3, 2014. Corus Radio Launches Country 104The Company launched Country 104 (CKDK-FM), its newest country radio station broadcasting from Woodstock, Ontario.

February 28, 2014. Corus Entertainment Recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Canadian BrandsThe Company was recognized by Brand Finance® as one of Canada’s Top 100 Canadian Brands for 2014.

February 26, 2014. Award-winning artist Cybèle Young’s children’s books brighten PATTISON screens across CanadaThe Company’s Kids Can Press and PATTISON announced that Cybèle Young’s Governor General’s Award–winning children’s picture book, Ten Birds, and its recently published companion, Ten Birds Meet a Monster, will be featured on PATTISON Onestop digital screens across Canada as part of PATTISON’s ongoing Art in Transit programme.

February 24, 2014. Corus Raises $475,000 During 2013 Annual United Way CampaignThe Company announced that through donations, special events and corporate matching of employee online donations, Corus reached its 2013 corporate goal for the United Way Campaign by raising $475,000 in support of many charitable organizations across the country.

January 30, 2014. Corus Named one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers for 2014The Company, for the sixth year in a row, was named one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers for 2014 by Mediacorp Canada Inc. This award recognizes employers that have exceptional workplace diversity and inclusiveness programs.

January 29, 2014. Corus Holds its Annual Investor DayThe Company held its annual Investor Day and updated investors on its fiscal 2015 priorities. The Company also provided its fiscal 2015 guidance targets for consolidated segment profit of $340 million to $360 million and free cash flow in excess of $140 million.

January 28, 2014. Corus Entertainment Receives CRTC Approval on the Acquisition of Ottawa Radio Stations CKQB-FM and CJOT-FMThe Company announced that the CRTC approved the Company’s acquisition of the Ottawa-based radio stations CKQB-FM (106.9 The BEAR) and CJOT-FM (boom 99.7). The acquisition closed on January 31, 2014.

January 28, 2014. Nelvana Lands Worldwide Broadcast Deals For New BEYBLADE SeriesThe Company’s Nelvana Enterprises announced it had signed a volume of major international deals for its BEYWARRIORS BEYRAIDERZ series. The 13 x half-hour animated series launched on YTV in Canada and then premiered on Cartoon Network. Other broadcast partners include Gulli in France; Cartoon Network in Australia and New Zealand; Club RTL in French-speaking Belgium and Luxembourg; and Dreamia in Portugal.

January 22, 2014. Nelvana Signs New Deals With Cartoon Network Latin AmericaThe Company’s Nelvana, one of the world’s leading international producers and distributors of children’s animated and live-action content, completed deals for 78 half hours of programming with Cartoon Network Latin America.

January 14, 2014. Corus Entertainment Announces 6.9% Dividend IncreaseThe Company announced that it had approved a 6.9% increase in its annual dividend. The Company’s monthly dividend for holders of its Class A and Class B Shares was increased to $0.090417 and $0.090833, respectively, or $1.085 and $1.09, respectively on an annual basis.

December 20, 2013. CRTC Approves Corus Entertainment’s Acquisition of Historia, Séries+ and the remaining 50% of TELETOON Canada Inc.The CRTC approved the Company’s acquisition of Historia, Séries+ and the remaining 50% interest of TELETOON Canada Inc. These transactions were completed on January 1, 2014.

November 27, 2013. Corus Entertainment Named One of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers for 2014Corus Entertainment was named, for the fourth time, one of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers for 2014 by Mediacorp Canada Inc. This special designation recognizes Greater Toronto employers that lead their industries in offering exceptional places to work.

November 21, 2013. Corus Entertainment Receives Gold Media Innovation Award in TelevisionThe Company was honoured with a Gold Media Innovation Award in the Television category for Healthy U-5&1, a campaign to encourage healthy eating and active living for kids aged 6 to 12 (featured in YTV’s The Zone).

November 7, 2013. Corus Radio Honoured with 2013 Community Service Award from The Ontario Association of BroadcastersThe Company’s Toronto radio stations were honoured with a 2013 Community Service Award from The Ontario Association of Broadcasters (OAB), recognizing the stations’ contributions to the Corus Feeds Kids initiative.

November 5, 2013. Corus Entertainment Presents Applications to CRTC for the Acquisition of Historia, Séries+ and the remaining 50% of the TELETOON servicesThe Company appeared before the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (“CRTC”) to present its applications for the acquisition of Historia, Séries+ and the remaining 50% of the TELETOON services. As part of the process, the CRTC considered Corus’ applications to acquire the two Ottawa radio stations, CKQB-FM and CJOT-FM.


September 26, 2013. Corus Feeds Kids Campaign Recognized with Champion Award from The Daily Bread Food BankThe Company received a Champion Award from The Daily Bread Food Bank in recognition of its role as a leading donor and fundraiser for its national Corus Feeds Kids campaign.

September 24, 2013. Corus Named One of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People for 2013The Company was named, for the third time, one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People for 2013 by Mediacorp Canada Inc.

September 23, 2013. Corus Entertainment’s Programming Recognized at the Primetime Emmy® Awards and the Creative Arts Emmy® AwardsThe Company announced that its programming received 27 awards combined from the Primetime Emmy® Awards and the Creative Arts Emmy® Awards. The award-winning series included HBO’s Behind the Candelabra, Game of Thrones, Boardwalk Empire, The Newsroom and Veep, as well as Showtime’s Nurse Jackie.

September 20, 2013. Corus Radio Host Presented with 2013 Broadcast Excellence Award from the Broadcasters Association of ManitobaThe Company’s Winnipeg radio station, 680 CJOB, announced that Sports Director Bob Irving, was presented with the 2013 Broadcast Excellence Award from the Broadcasters Association of Manitoba.

September 7, 2013. Corus Radio Receives Three 2013 Canadian Country Music Association AwardsThe Company’s Calgary radio station, Country 105, won three 2013 Canadian Country Music Association Awards for a Major Market including: Radio Station of the Year, Music Director of the Year, and On-Air Personalities of the Year.

FISCAL 2013

August 28, 2013. CRTC Announces a Public Hearing for Corus Entertainment’s acquisition of French-language networks Historia and Séries+, and Ottawa radio stations CKQB-FM and CJOT-FMThe CRTC announced that it will hold a public hearing commencing on November 5, 2013. Among the items to be considered are the Company’s applications for authority to acquire control of TELETOON/TÉLÉTOON, TELETOON Retro/TÉLÉTOON Rétro, Cartoon Network (Canada), French-language networks Historia and Séries+, and Ottawa radio stations CKQB-FM and CJOT-FM. The broadcasting licence renewals for TELETOON/TÉLÉTOON and TELETOON Retro/TÉLÉTOON Rétro will also be considered.

July 17, 2013. Corus Entertainment Announces Leadership ChangesThe Company announced changes to its executive leadership team including the appointment of Doug Murphy to Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, effective September 1, 2013. In his new role, Doug oversees both the Radio and Television divisions.

June 27, 2013. CRTC Approves Astral Media Inc’s Application to Sell Shares to BCE Inc. and Related SubsidiariesThe CRTC approved the application by Astral Media Inc. to sell its shares to BCE Inc. and related subsidiaries such as Bell Media Inc. Corus and Bell Media Inc. entered into agreements on March 4, 2013 for the purchase by Corus of the controlling interests in TELETOON/TÉLÉTOON, TELETOON Retro/TÉLÉTOON Rétro, Cartoon Network (Canada), Historia and Séries+, as well as two Ottawa radio stations.

June 15, 2013. Corus Radio Receives RTDNA National Award The Company’s CKNW AM 980 was honoured at the 2013 RTDNA National Awards with the Sam Ross Award for Editorial/Commentary for the programming segment Racism at its Core by on-air host Simi Sara.

June 14, 2013. Nelvana Studio Receives Daytime Emmy® AwardThe Company’s Nelvana Studio was honoured with a Daytime Entertainment Creative Arts Emmy® Award in the category of Outstanding Preschool Animated Program for the second season of Bubble Guppies.

June 11, 2013. Corus Entertainment and Telefilm Canada Announce the Family Feature Production FundThe Company and Telefilm Canada announced the Family Feature Production Fund, a new pilot program providing funding for homegrown English-language live-action films targeted to family audiences.

May 6, 2013. Kids Can Press Announces its 40th Anniversary The Company’s Kids Can Press, the largest Canadian-owned publisher of children’s books, announced its 40th anniversary with plans to mark this significant milestone through a number of family-focused activities this year.

April 30, 2013. Corus Entertainment Acquires Remaining Ownership of ABC Spark The Company acquired the remaining 49% ownership interest of ABC Spark from Shaw Communications Inc., increasing its ownership interest to 100%. In addition, the Company disposed of its 20% interest in Food Network Canada to Shaw Communications Inc.

April 22, 2013. Corus Television Programming Wins Three Writers Guild of Canada Screenwriting AwardsThe Company’s television programming won three 2013 Writers Guild of Canada Screenwriting Awards in the Animation, Children & Youth and TV Comedy categories for Sidekick, How To Be Indie and Less Than Kind, respectively.

April 10, 2013. Corus Radio Hamilton launches The New 95.3 Fresh FMCorus Radio Hamilton reformatted its radio station CING-FM and launched The New 95.3 Fresh FM. This represents the fourth launch of the Fresh brand for Corus Radio.

April 8, 2013. Nelvana Partners with The Topps Company to Develop a New Action SeriesThe Company’s Nelvana Enterprises and Michael Eisner’s The Topps Company entered into a partnership to develop a new boys’ action series, Mysticons.

April 6, 2013. Corus Radio’s CKNW AM 980 and 630 CHED Receive Six 2013 RTDNA Regional AwardsThe Company’s CKNW AM 980 and 630 CHED were honoured with six 2013 RTDNA Regional Awards (five awards - B.C. Region, one award – Prairie Region).


CORUS TELEVISION

OUR SENIOR MANAGEMENT TEAM OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS

John Cassaday President and Chief Executive Officer

Scott Dyer Executive Vice President Strategic Planning and Chief Technology Officer

Gary Maavara Executive Vice President and General Counsel, Corporate Secretary

Kathleen McNair Executive Vice President, Human Resources & Corporate Communications and Chief Integration Officer

Doug Murphy Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer

Tom Peddie Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Fernand Bélisle

John Cassaday

Dennis Erker

Carolyn Hursh

Barry James

Wendy Leaney

Ronald Rogers

Catherine Roozen

Terrance Royer

Heather Shaw, Executive Chair

Julie Shaw

Women and Family

Kids

Corus Média (Québec)

Pay TV

Other Assets

(*Assets in which Corus Entertainment has less than a 50% equity position)

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Concept and Design: Reno Lee | Printing: Merrill Corporation Canada | Photographs: page 2, AM 900 CHML team at Around the Bay courtesy of AM900 CHML, Christmas Wish Breakfast by Mike Cohen, Walk A Mile in Her Shoes by Cameron Sullivan, Doors Open Toronto by Reno Lee, Corus Radio Barrie Corus Feeds Kids Fundraiser by Liz Raschewski, Tom Peddie at United Way Floor Challenge by Reno Lee, Corus Awards by Bobby Singh, Corus Quay Holiday Party by Reno Lee, Corus Radio Peterborough by Carey Walker, Treehouse Event by Reno Lee, Corus Quay Carolers by Reno Lee; page 4 and 5, John M. Cassaday and Heather A. Shaw by Gabor Jurina; page 6, Stuff the Studio courtesy of Greatest Hits 101.9, Corus staff volunteers by Reno Lee; page 7, The Wiggles by Reno Lee, Kids Can Press reading by David Cuthbertson; page 8, You Are A Star by Reno Lee, 2013 Corus Award Ceremony by Bobby Singh, Creative Spark Winner by Bobby Singh; page 9, Corus U Session by Reno Lee; page 10, Quarterly Town Hall by Reno Lee, The Corus Gallery by Ron Pitts, Family and Friends Day by Reno Lee; page 11, Corus Waterside Chats by Reno Lee; page 12, Carlos Bustamante by Andy Vanderkaay, The Mortal Instruments courtesy of Movie Central, Tessa & Scott by Anya Chibis; page 13, Mother Mother at Edgefest by Mark Booth, Digifest at Corus Quay by Reno Lee; page 14, Corus Quay Atrium by Richard Johnson, Natural light and biowall at Corus Quay by Reno Lee


CORUS RADIO

Vancouver, British Columbia

Calgary, Alberta

Edmonton, Alberta

Winnipeg, Manitoba

London/Woodstock, Ontario

Cambridge/Kitchener, Ontario

Guelph, Ontario

CHMJ-AMAM730 All Traffic All The Time

CHQR-AMQR77

CHED-AM630 CHED

CJOB-AM680 CJOB

CFPL-AMAM980

CJDV-FM107.5 DAVE FM

CJOY-AM 1460 CJOY

CIMJ-FM Magic 106.1

CKBT-FM91.5 The Beat

CFHK-FMThe New 1031 Fresh FM

CFPL-FM FM96

CKDK-FM Country 104 FM

CKNW-AMCKNW AM 980

CFGQ-FMQ107

CHQT-AMiNews 880

CJGV-FMThe New 99.1 Fresh FM

CFMI-FMClassic Rock 101

CKRY-FMCountry 105

CISN-FMCISN COUNTRY 103.9

CJKR-FMPower 97

CKNG-FM The New 92.5 Fresh FM

CFOX-FM99.3 The FOX

Hamilton, Ontario

Barrie/Collingwood, Ontario

Toronto, Ontario

Ottawa, Ontario Peterborough, Ontario

Kingston, Ontario

Cornwall, Ontario

CHML-AMAM 900 CHML

CHAY-FMchay today @ 93 1fm

CKQB-FMJUMP! 106.9

CJOT-FMboom 99.7

CFMJ-AMTalk Radio AM640

CKRU-FM100.5 KRUZ FM

CKWS-FMHits 104.3

CFLG-FMVariety 104.5

CJSS-FM101.9 CJSS-FM

CFMK-FMFM96

CKWF-FMTHE WOLF 101.5

CFNY-FM102.1 the Edge

CILQ-FMQ107

CIQB-FM B101

CKCB-FM95.1 The Peak FM

CING-FMThe New 95.3 Fresh FM

CJXY-FMY108 CLASSIC ROCK

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Documents

Corporate Social Responsibility Report 2014 (English)