CBC has stated that it was unaware of a former employee’s email exchanges with Jeffrey Epstein, the disgraced financier and convicted sex offender. The emails, dating back to 2009, were revealed in the latest release of Epstein files by the Department of Justice. The correspondence includes messages between Epstein and an individual identifying themselves as a CBC employee from Edmonton, referencing personal projects and displaying a friendly tone.
The CBC spokesperson, Chuck Thompson, mentioned that they believe the person worked at CBC from 2008 to 2009, but the identity of the employee remains undisclosed. The emails show casual interactions, with the sender addressing Epstein by his first name and expressing thoughts about him.
This is not the first time CBC has been mentioned in the Epstein files, with previous mentions being incidental and not implying any wrongdoing. The emails reflect discussions about charity events, documentaries, and casual exchanges about locations such as the British Virgin Islands and Edmonton.
Speculations suggest that the former employee in question could be Tiffany Burns, a former anchor for CBC Edmonton who passed away in 2024. Burns, who previously worked on documentaries, including one related to the RCMP, is noted for her involvement in the email exchanges with Epstein. However, CBC has not confirmed the identity due to redacted names in the documents.
Further inquiries have been made to confirm the identity of the former employee, but CBC is yet to receive a response from Burns’s family.
