Releasing records would ‘undermine’ competitive position, CBC says by Joanna Smith
The secrecy surrounding the salary of Peter Mansbridge helps the Canadian Broadcasting Corp. stay competitive, its president told a parliamentary committee.
November 2011
Headline of the week, maybe of the year
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QP: Grumpy old men
Given the inconsistent tone of Question Periods lately, one is never sure what kind of a day one is going to get when one tunes in or shows up in…
Feds want to amend disclosure laws that protect CBC by Tobi Cohen
Unimpressed with the CBC’s explanations regarding its financial accountability and handling of access to information requests, Conservatives indicate they may look at amending a law that exempts the broadcaster from…
CBC head defends broadcaster on access to info by Laura Payton
Hubert Lacroix says the CBC’s record on accountability and access to information has been lost in general confusion or distorted in coverage of its court case against Canada’s information commissioner.
CRTC tells francophone radio broadcasters to limit use of musical montages
The CRTC is telling two francophone radio stations that they must limit their use of musical montages, which can be used towards a regulated broadcaster’s Canadian content or French-language vocal…
Truce called in CBC dispute at Commons committee on Access to Information by Dean Beeby
The access-to-information and ethics committee agreed to return sealed documents to the CBC rather than press ahead with a proposal by Conservative MPs to examine the sensitive material.
The Eviction of Occupy Toronto: An amazing, inspiring and sad day
With a report by Ezequiel Adamovsky It’s hard to create a community based on love and compassion in the middle of a society based on greed and fear. The hippies…
It’s High Noon and a lone Merkel faces off against a horde of armed investors
The Financial Times has a very good article, which states Chancellor Merkel’s position on the ‘eurozone crisis’ very clearly: It needs a better disciplined, closer fiscal union with penalities for…
A snail’s pace is quick by comparison
To emphasize that the Basi/Virk trial was merely meter-spinning theatre from the injustice system, I bring back a Northern Insights piece from almost 18 months ago. I think it captures…
Congress Says No To Free Climate Service
NOAA.jpg This week, the Republican-controlled U.S. House of Representatives sent a strong message to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) – they’re not concerned about climate change. The NOAA…
Hebron benefits less than touted #nlpoli
The companies developing the Hebron oil field offshore Newfoundland and Labrador won’t be doing as much of the construction work in the province as some people might have believed. According…
This won’t mean anything or matter…
…to anyone outside the NCR, but wow! Hasn’t the demolition of the old Gallery building on the corner of Albert and Elgin ever made a difference streetscape and skyline-wise? It…
Ontario should brace for cuts ahead of March 2012 budget
Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty and Finance Minister Dwight Duncan. Matt Gurney in the National Post lays it on a little thick when he calls the Ontario Liberals – and Premier…
The Globe and Mail Reports on Asbestos
I have written many times on one of Canada’s biggest shames, the export of asbestos, something of grave concern to all right-thinking Canadians. It is therefore gratifying to see that,…
Sorry but I’m not feeling the love
Stephen Harper called today “a day of honour.” And when Governor-General David Johnston joined with him in paying tribute to the Canadian Forces who served in the recent campaign in…
A healthy dose of competition: Weekly Updates from OpenMedia.ca
Hello! Here’s Lindsey and Carla with your Weekly Update from OpenMedia.ca: Thanks for your ongoing support, The OpenMedia.ca Team
Revisiting the Riding Association – We Must be Community Activists
Over the last week I have spoken to Liberals in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Ontario. This afternoon I will be speaking to some Liberals over a drink in Montreal.…
Thursday Afternoon Links
This and that for your Thursday reading. – Frances Russell wonders what happened to the concept of the public good: Our political language about taxes has changed. Gone is “ability…
Oh, Come On . . . .
The name Mullet and bad haircuts? Someone couldn’t have seen this coming?!? The Toronto Star has more: The leader of a breakaway Amish group allowed the beatings of those who…