Daniel Gourd will retire as executive VP of Télévision de Radio-Canada when his contract ends in November 2005. He was promoted to executive VP nearly three years ago. The public broadcaster will begin an internal and external search for a replacement, using executive search consultants, Radio-Canada stated. Gourd will continue to manage Radio-Canada’s French Television services during the recruiting period, and will retain all his current responsibilities, including the 2005-06 program schedule and corresponding budget. He has worked for Radio-Canada for 26 years.