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ICI RDI (Information en continu) is a Canadian French-language specialty television channel operating in the 24-hour news format. The primary language of broadcasting is French. The channel is owned and operated by Radio-Canada, the French-language public broadcaster of Canada. ICI RDI was launched on January 1, 1995, as RDI (Réseau d'information en continu), becoming Canada's first all-news channel. The channel was rebranded as ICI RDI in 2014 as part of Radio-Canada's unified branding strategy. The channel is headquartered at 1400 René-Lévesque Boulevard East in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, with news bureaus in Ottawa, Quebec City, Toronto, Winnipeg, Vancouver, and international correspondents in Washington, D.C., Paris, London, Beijing, and Jerusalem.

On air, ICI RDI features a mix of rolling news coverage, breaking news reports, live special events, political analysis, business news, and documentary programming. The channel provides continuous coverage of national and international news from a Canadian perspective, with a focus on French-speaking audiences. The flagship program is RDI 24/60, which airs weekdays from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM, providing a comprehensive roundup of the day's top stories, weather, and traffic. RDI Économie covers business news, market analysis, and economic trends affecting Canada and the world. RDI Politique focuses on Canadian federal and provincial politics, featuring interviews with politicians, political strategists, and journalists. RDI International covers global news events, with a particular emphasis on Francophone countries, including France, Belgium, Switzerland, and African nations.

ICI RDI also produces a range of current affairs and talk programs. RDI Enquête features in-depth investigative journalism, often in partnership with Radio-Canada's investigative unit. RDI Midi is a daytime news magazine covering a mix of news, human-interest stories, and cultural segments. RDI Soir is the channel's evening news program, anchored by Catherine Mercier, providing comprehensive coverage of the day's events. RDI 22 is a late-night news program anchored by Pierre-Olivier Zappa, offering analysis and context on the day's top stories. RDI Dimanche is a Sunday morning political talk show featuring interviews with key political figures and journalists, hosted by Anne-Marie Dussault.

Documentary programming is another important component of ICI RDI's schedule. The channel broadcasts RDI Documentaire, a weekly program featuring documentary films on Canadian and international topics, ranging from politics and social issues to history and the environment. RDI Grands Reportages presents feature-length reports from Radio-Canada's correspondents around the world. During major breaking news events, federal elections, and provincial elections, ICI RDI provides live, wall-to-wall coverage with anchors and correspondents from across Canada, including special analysis panels and live coverage of leaders' debates.

ICI RDI also provides coverage of key parliamentary proceedings. The channel broadcasts live coverage of Question Period from the House of Commons and Senate, as well as major committee hearings, budget presentations, and other significant political events. The channel's parliamentary bureau is located in Ottawa, with correspondents covering activities on Parliament Hill. ICI RDI also provides coverage of the National Assembly of Quebec, with a bureau in Quebec City.

ICI RDI is available throughout Canada via cable, satellite, and IPTV platforms. The channel is carried on all major television providers, including Bell TV, Rogers Cable, Shaw Communications, Telus Optik TV, Vidéotron, and Cogeco. The channel broadcasts in high definition with 1080i resolution. Viewers can watch online the live broadcast of ICI RDI through the official ICI Radio-Canada website at ici.radio-canada.ca/rdi, which offers a 24-hour live stream. Online television of ICI RDI is also accessible via the ICI Tou.tv streaming platform, available for iOS and Android devices, which provides live streaming, on-demand clips, and full episodes of news programs. The channel’s mobile application offers live streaming, breaking news alerts, and access to the ICI RDI video library.

ICI RDI strives to be the leading source of French-language news and information for Canadians, providing comprehensive, impartial, and independent coverage of events at home and abroad. The mission of the channel is to serve French-speaking audiences across Canada, from Quebec and Acadia to Francophone communities in Ontario, Manitoba, and elsewhere, by delivering high-quality journalism that holds power accountable, gives voice to diverse perspectives, and helps Canadians understand the world around them. As a public broadcaster, ICI RDI is funded primarily through government appropriations and a portion of the television license fee. Thanks to modern digital platforms and satellite technology, ICI RDI provides the opportunity to watch online the live broadcast on any device - from smartphones to Smart TVs - ensuring that French-speaking Canadians across the country and around the world can access its trusted news coverage wherever they are.

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