October 20, 2008 -
Letter to CBC President regarding correspondents Don Murray and Patrick BrownA group of CBC's most senior journalists says the public broadcaster's news service is losing crucial gravitas with the cashier of Don Murray and Patrick Brown.
October 2, 2008 - Re: CBC Radio 2
Letter to FRIENDS supporter from CBC Audience Relations saying that protests to Radio Two changes are being compiled in a weekly report to senior CBC management.
September 24, 2008 - The CBC
Letter from a FRIENDS supporter on the value of the CBC and Canadian culture in light of Conservative government cuts to arts funding.
September 5, 2008 - Re: Redefining Radio Two
Email string between Radio Two listener and Richard Stursberg, CBC's Executive Vice-President of English Services.
September 5, 2008 - Letter from CBC Chief of Staff to Radio Two listener
CBC form letter in response to a message protesting programming changes to Radio Two.
April 25, 2008 - Letter to a CBC Radio Two listener
CBC executives email response to a Radio Two listener regarding upcoming programming changes.
April 2, 2008 - Classical 96.3 FM on Bell ExpressVu
Email to a Saskatoon StarPhoenix reporter noting that Moses Znaimer's Classical 96.3 FM is carried on Bell ExpressVu.
February 4, 2008 - Jim Shaw, not on "A Team"
Letter to the Editor, Globe and Mail - FRIENDS says the money Jim Shaw is threatening to withhold are fees the CRTC has allowed the cable monopolies to collect from their customers provided they passed along 50% to the Canadian Television Fund.
December 16, 2007 - Rabinovitch Mistaken on Hollywood Movies
Letter to the Editor, Ottawa Citizen correcting inaccurate comments by former CBC President Rabinovitch about Hollywood movies on CBC Television.
November 30, 2007 - Office of the Prime Minister / Cabinet du Premier ministre
Response from the Prime Minster's office to a FRIENDS supporter letter expressing concern over the appointment of Hubert Lacroix as President of the CBC.
November 20, 2007 - Letter from William Chambers, CBC Communications VP
Memo from Ian Morrison to the Friends of Canadian Broadcasting Steering committee regarding a letter from William Chambers, CBC Communications VP.
November 16, 2007 - Letter to Hubert T. Lacroix, CBC President and CEO
FRIENDS writes letter of welcome to Hubert T. Lacroix upon his appointment as President and CEO of CBC/Radio-Canada.
February 14, 2007 - FRIENDS responds to CBC allegations
Noreen Golfman, Chair, FRIENDS Steering Committee responds to allegations by W. B. Chambers, Vice President, Communications, Canadian Broadcasting Corporation.
June 26, 2006 - Letter to the Editor of the Globe & Mail re: CBC's mandate review
FRIENDS responds to a letter by CEO of the Royal Ontario Museum.
June 23, 2006 - Letter to the Editor of the Globe & Mail re: CBC Television's Canadian content
FRIENDS responds to a letter by the executive vice-president, CBC English Television noting that Canadian content in primetime has averaged 68% since his arrival.
February 21, 2006 - Letter to Toronto Star columnist regarding CBC drama performance
FRIENDS responds to column questioning the accuracy of data on the number of hours of prime time drama aired by CBC in comparison to CTV.
February 20, 2006 - Letter to Globe & Mail columnist regarding CBC drama performance
FRIENDS responds to column questioning the veracity of data on the number of hours of prime time drama aired by CBC in comparison to CTV.
February 10, 2006 - Letter to the Editor of the Ottawa Sun re: CBC
FRIENDS responds to article criticizing CBC spending, notes that editorial independence from government and elected officials must be maintained to distinguish CBC as a public rather than a state broadcaster.
January 23, 2006 - Letter to the Editor of Le Devoir
FRIENDS tells Le Devoir it would oppose any attempt by a prime minister to remove the President of CBC; this would render CBC a state rather than a public broadcaster.
October 19, 2005 - Letter to the Editor of the Globe & Mail re: CBC president appointments process
FRIENDS notes BBC director general not a patronage appointment, reiterates call for reform of process used to appoint CBC president.
September 19, 2005 - Letter to CBC Board requesting meeting to discuss CBC Lockout
FRIENDS writes to CBC Board to request meeting on CBC lockout, forwards policy suggestion that Board overturn management decision to lock out employees; Acting Chair of CBC Board, who is also CBC President and CEO, denies request; proposed Chair comments on Board decision to support management.
June 27, 2005 - Letter requesting that Governer in Council set aside or refer back CRTC decisions on subscription radio
FRIENDS joins with eight other organizations to appeal CRTC decisions on subscription radio.
June 15, 2005 - Letter to the Editor of the Globe & Mail
FRIENDS offers answer to Tie Domi's question about U.S. teams in the NHL.
April 26, 2005 - Letter to B.C. Premier Gordon Campbell re: The Knowledge Network
FRIENDS welcomes election commitment by B.C. Liberal Party to maintain The Knowledge Network as a public broadcaster.
April 9, 2005 - Letter to the Editor of The Record re David Driver's CBC comment, March 28, 2005
Letter to the Editor corrects mathematical error concerning CBC's cost to Canadian taxpayers.
January 31, 2005 - Letter to CBC Vice-President, Communications re: CBC's regional/local strategy
FRIENDS responds to letter from CBC Vice-President stating that CBC's regional/local strategy represents 100% of the new operating funding that CBC is currently seeking from the federal government.
December 9, 2004 - Letter to Minister of Canadian Heritage re CBC Grassroots Capacity
FRIENDS policy advice to the Minister of Canadian Heritage recommends that any allocation of new resources to CBC be at least 80% dedicated to improving CBC’s grassroots capacity across the country.
October 20, 2004 - Letter to George Smith, Senior Vice-President, CBC
FRIENDS responds to letter from CBC executive, says CBC underestimating audience demand for live hockey.
October 18, 2004 - Letter to CBC President Robert Rabinovitch
FRIENDS calls on CBC President to air Canadian hockey, not Hollywood blockbusters, on Hockey Night in Canada during NHL dispute.
June 14, 2004 - Letter to Conservative Leader re: Policy Briefing Note for Candidates
Well-known Canadians join FRIENDS in expressing concern over policies proposed in Conservative party briefing note to candidates.
