CRTC 2007-10: Final Comments

May 2, 2008 - Podcast - FRIENDS at the CRTC BDU Hearings
Video of FRIENDS presentation to the CRTC on possible regulation changes for Canada's cable and satellite industry.

April 23, 2008 - Podcast - Canadians views about possible cable de-regulation
Video of a press conference hosted by actor RH Thomson where the results of a public opinion poll on possible rule changes to cable and satellite companies are released.

April 8, 2008 - News Release - Cable de-regulation anti-consumer and anti-Canadian
FRIENDS says Canadians will pay more for less choice in Canadian TV if cable monopoly demands for all out de-regulation of TV distribution are granted.

April 8, 2008 - Policy Brief - Review of the regulatory frameworks for broadcasting distribution undertakings and discretionary programming services - CRTC 2007-10
FRIENDS presentation to the CRTC on possible regulation changes for Canada's cable and satellite industry.

April 7, 2008 - News Release - Trust in Ottawa to protect Canada on TV would be shattered by cable de-regulation
New survey shows Canadians regard the CRTC and the federal government as guardians of Canadian culture on TV, but don't trust that de-regulated cable and satellite companies would promote and deliver Canadian content on the small screen.

February 22, 2008 - Policy Brief - Broadcasting Notice of Public Hearing CRTC 2007-10-01,02,03,04 – Review of the regulatory frameworks for broadcasting distribution undertakings and discretionary programming services
FRIENDS tells the CRTC that tinkering with TV regulations would most likely have long-term unintended and negative consequences that would undercut the stated objective of "ensuring a strong Canadian presence in the Canadian broadcasting system".

January 25, 2008 - Policy Brief - Review of the regulatory framework for broadcasting distribution undertakings and discretionary programming services CRTC 2007-10
FRIENDS recommends that the CRTC permit over-the-air television equitable access to subscriber cable/satellite fees in return for the expansion of local programming.