Is the Online Spying Bill C-30 gone for good?
A recent article has suggested that with the prolonged Parliamentary absence of Online Spying Bill C-30 – the warrantless legislation that would compromise Canadian Internet security – it could in…
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For NHL sponsors, puck does not stop here by Susan Krashinsky
As the hockey season is scaled back, sponsors are scrambling to shift marketing dollars and maintain brand presence.
The Georgia Straight: CRTC eyes new wireless rules, asks Canadians to help
The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) has announced they will hold a public hearing and consultation to create measures that will protect cell phone users. We’re making headway in…
BBC Impartiality Review Will Examine Religion, Immigration and Europe Reporting
Ex-ITV chief Stuart Prebble is tasked with overseeing an independent review into whether or not the U.K. broadcaster is balanced in its coverage of such hot topics.
Canada Enters the TPP: Weekly News Update from OpenMedia.ca
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Vancouver Sun: Canada joins TPP as critics warn Internet rights will suffer
Canada has now been formally admitted into the closed-door negotiations of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), a trade agreement that could lead to harsh Internet restrictions and severe fines for everyday…
CBC has much at stake in next NHL television rights negotiation by Bruce Dowbiggin
FRIENDS says it will be demanding answers about HNIC’s future on November 19 when the CRTC begins its review of the CBC’s broadcast licenses.
NHL lockout: Get ready for hockey rerun night in Canada: Mudhar by Raju Mudhar
Columnist says the CBC has a novel idea that takes into account that this is the first NHL lockout in the social media age and using that too its advantage,…
NHL lockout just the tip of the iceberg for CBC
The CBC will suffer a devastating financial loss of as much as $200 million annually if it loses the rights to Hockey Night in Canada in 2014 when its agreement…
How the NHL Lockout Could Devastate the CBC by Ian Morrison
FRIENDS calculates that the CBC will suffer a devastating financial loss of as much as $200 million annually if it loses the rights to Hockey Night in Canada in 2014…
Letter to the editor: Comment on CBC by Brenda Baker
Reader says that there was a time when it felt like the voices, culture and opinions of Saskatchewan were a part of CBC’s core programming, but not anymore.
Re: CRTC 2011-379: Licence Renewals for the CBC’s French- and English-language services
FRIENDS supports the renewal of CBC’s various licences subject to a number of comments, recommendations and proposed conditions.
Hubert T. Lacroix reappointed for a second five-year term
The Honourable James Moore, Minister of Canadian Heritage & Official Languages announced that Hubert T. Lacroix has been confirmed for a second five-year term as President and CEO of CBC/Radio-Canada.
PBS CEO Paula Kerger: Mitt Romney’s Debate Attack Was ‘Stunning’ by Jack Mirkinson
The CEO of PBS fires back at Mitt Romney, saying that it was “stunning” that the Republican candidate had singled her network out in the presidential debate.
Hockey Night In Canada returns with ‘Your Pick’
The 2012-13 NHL season may be on hiatus, but Hockey Night In Canada won’t be – thanks to some help from its fans.
Ottawa Under Pressure: Weekly News Update from OpenMedia.ca
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National Post: How Bell’s takeover would result in less competition, higher prices
As broadcast regulators review Bell’s takeover of Astral Media, we’re keeping a close eye on Bell’s increasing vertical integration that would put Canadian pricing and choice at risk. Speak out…