News Releases

Nov 18, 1998 - Liberals Back Down on CBC Legislation!
Liberals have dropped Bill C-44 proposal to allow government to fire CBC president, board of directors without cause

Oct 08, 1998 - Radio-Chrétien en Perspective?

Oct 08, 1998 - Prominent Canadian Journalists Speak Out Against Bill C-44
21 respected journalists sign letter opposing changes that would compromise political independence of CBC

Jun 29, 1998 - Local and Regional TV Disappearing
Friends draws drop in local, regional programming to CRTC’s attention pending hearings on future of Canadian TV

May 06, 1998 - CRTC's Canadian Television Policy Review Announced
Important CRTC hearings on Canadian TV policy do not appear to consider local programming, crucial role of CBC

Mar 26, 1998 - A Few Good White Men – From Central Canada
To better reflect Canada’s diversity, Friends recommends overhaul to appointment procedure to CBC, CRTC, including published criteria, public nominations process

Mar 26, 1998 - Vacancies on the CBC Board and at the CRTC
Chrétien must fill positions on CBC board of directors, CRTC with individuals more representative of Canada’s diversity than he has in past appointments

News Releases - 1998