News Releases

November 4, 2005 - Satellite Radio Damages Canadian Musical Artists: CRTC must make a stand for Canada
Joint press release by ACTRA and FRIENDS reaffirms criticism of CRTC decision to license U.S. satellite radio services with low Canadian content requirements, welcomes CRTC decision to proceed with radio policy review, calls on CRTC to reject demands for reductions in Cancon by conventional radio broadcasters.

October 4, 2005 - Make the CBC President Accountable
FRIENDS calls for reform of patronage process used to appoint CBC president, additional funding for CBC local and regional programming.

September 5, 2005 - Ottawa expected to stand up for Canada on satellite radio
FRIENDS releases public opinion survey showing two out of three Canadians want the Government of Canada to overturn CRTC decisions to license two American satellite radio companies.

June 16, 2005 - CRTC and CBC attempt to subvert Parliament
Today's CRTC decision on pay radio runs counter to the Broadcasting Act and Parliament's goal of ensuring Canadian programs are predominant on Canadian airwaves, according to the Friends of Canadian Broadcasting.

June 13, 2005 - Dalton Camp Award Winners Announced
Two Atlantic Canadians have won the 2005 Dalton Camp Award.

June 8, 2005 - Winners of the 2005 Dalton Camp Award to be announced
Winners of the 2005 Dalton Camp Award will be announced next week at the Banff World Television Festival.

News Releases - 2005