Friends of Canadian Broadcasting - Policy Briefs: 1996-1998

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June 30, 1998 - Submission to CRTC re Canadian Television Policy [PN CRTC 1998-44]
Friends’ report to CRTC on state of Canadian Television, recommendations for policy changes

Jun 25, 1998 - Letter to CRTC opposing Rogers Communications investment in CTV Sportsnet [PN CRTC 1998-49]
Friends opposes Rogers’ attempt to invest in Sportsnet, fears vertical integration will create undue preference

Feb 05, 1998 - Letter to CRTC re Shaw Communications' bid to take over Sportscope [PN CRTC 1997-158]
Friends opposes Shaw’s attempt to invest in Sportscope, fearing undue preference based on Shaw’s past record

Dec 17, 1997 - Follow-up Letter to CRTC re Commercial Radio Policy [PN CRTC 1997-104]
CRTC should ensure commercial radio stations play predominantly Canadian content, at hours when large audiences are listening

Dec 01, 1997 - Submission to CRTC re Commercial Radio Policy [PN CRTC 1997-104]
CAB’s efforts to expand station ownership will create highly concentrated, less diverse radio system if CRTC permits it

Nov 26, 1997 - Follow-up Letter to CRTC re Television Networks [PN CRTC 1997-48]
Friends makes several suggestions to CRTC regarding contribution of major station groups to quality of Canadian broadcasting system

Nov 05, 1997 - Submission to CRTC re Television Networks [PN CRTC 1997-48]
Friends’ suggestions regarding CRTC policy on TV networks

January 1, 1996 - Submission to CRTC re Specialty Channels [PN CRTC 1996-3]
Friends’ recommendations regarding CRTC policy on specialty channels