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During the 1970s and early 1980s, the National Film Board produced a series of vignettes, some of which aired on CBC and other Canadian broadcasters during commercial breaks.

The vignettes became popular because of their cultural depiction of Canada, and because they represented its changing state.

Indeed, the vignette Faces was made to represent the increasing cultural and ethnic diversity of Canada.

In 1996, the NFB absorbed a 32 % cut to its operating budget, forcing it to lay off staff, close its film laboratory, sound stage ( now privatized ) as well as other departments.