Who Would Want Konrad’s Job? by Chris Powell
FRIENDS says CRTC chairman Konrad von Finckenstein's independence and dedication to do what certain acts of Parliament demanded him to do speaks well of him.
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Sun News: The comedy branch of the Conservative Party? by John Doyle
Columnist says that for both Sun News and the Conservative Party of Canada, attacking the CBC is a handy tool for gaining attention and raising funds.
Sign the petition: Hands off our CBC by Bob Rae
The Liberal Party of Canada launches a petition in support of the CBC.
Letter to Supporters: An irresponsible PR campaign that targets you
Despite the fact that 8 in 10 Canadians are against warrantless and costly online spying, the government remains stubbornly set on cementing the scheme into law. They’ve now unleashed a…
CCPS calls for privatization of the CBC
The Canadian Centre for Policy Studies releases a discussion paper calling on the federal government to privatize the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation.
PC Pro: UK looks at Canada’s data on Big Telecom price gouging
Canada isn't performing well on the world stage when it comes to Internet speed and cost, but big telecom price-gouging isn't unique to our country. Those fighting for the Internet…
CBC in the news
FRIENDS says although Heritage Minister James Moore has assured Canadians the CBC is safe, "There's more than one James Moore. He's a hydra-headed creature."
Will Conservatives make liberal cuts to the CBC? by Randy Boswell
Columnist says the CBC, embroiled in both a legal fight and a parliamentary probe over its record on responding to access-to-information requests, is now also bracing for deep funding cuts.
Why does the BBC dump so much money in a big glittery bin by making glossy trailers? It turns me silver with rage
Columnist says people should be employed to make programmes, not adverts for them.
Ellis: The CRTC’s phony-balony complaints system
By David Ellis The CRTC is now doing everything in its power to prove that its phony-balony complaints system will harm – not help – consumers. As I’ll explain below,…
CBC boss says rivals have an interest in diminishing public broadcaster by Jennifer Ditchburn
The CBC's top boss says one of its major competitors is determined to damage the reputation of the public broadcaster in order to weaken it and he's determined to set…
‘No evidence’ Netflix hurting broadcasters by Jamie Sturgeon
The CRTC has decided against regulating online-streaming companies.
One more time: Can we please have Canadian arts on Canadian TV, please? by John Doyle
Columnist says arts channel importing American content while cancelling Bravo!News and Arts & Minds borders on contempt for viewers and artists in Canada.
PM’s party funding cut tip of subsidy iceberg by Stephen Maher
Columnist says that there are times that the Conservatives appear to be highlighting messages - like the gun registry and the CBC - because of their usefulness in fundraising.
CRTC backs off Netflix probe
The CRTC has decided not to pursue a formal review of online streaming companies that show TV content on the Internet.
Globe: CRTC to keep its hands off online video
By Susan Krashinsky for The Globe And Mail The federal broadcast regulator has said there is still no conclusive evidence that Internet-delivered TV services such as Netflix (NFLX-Q116.972.071.80%) are disrupting…
Digital TV transition goes off without much drama, Heritage officials say by Jennifer Ditchburn
Columnist says data from the Department of Canadian Heritage and from a satellite company tasked with helping out those now without TV suggests the transition from digital to analog went…
Canada’s a fit place for art, artists – and the CBC by Brian Topp
NDP Leadership Candidate says it seems the Conservatives have Canadian culture on their minds as an excellent hot button to press with their supporters.
Letter to Supporters: Did we change the online spying plan?
Under the intense pressure of our viral videos and the 70,000-strong Stop Online Spying campaign, the government pulled its invasive online spying bills from its omnibus crime package. If you…
Taxpayers lining up to sign petition and opt-out of the CBC
President and CEO of the National Citizens Coalition says if the federal government is serious about the promises they made during the most recent election it is time they put…