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- ↑ "Claude Jutra: A look at the life and career of the Quebec filmmaker". CBC News Montreal, February 17, 2016.
- ↑ "Wordsmith same old Richler story". The Globe and Mail , September 28, 1979.
- ↑ Jay Scott, "Changeling leads Canadian Film Award nominees". The Globe and Mail , February 8, 1980.
- ↑ "NFB, Brittain dominate TV Genie awards". The Globe and Mail , March 20, 1980.
