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Letter

To raise the public profile of its issue set and advance its work, FRIENDS of Canadian Broadcasting frequently writes letters to print media editors, elected officials, broadcasting personalities, and the CRTC.

Sep 5, 2008 — Letter: Letter from CBC Chief of Staff to Radio Two listener

CBC form letter in response to a message protesting programming changes to Radio Two.

Sep 2, 2008 — Letter: Re: Redefining Radio Two

Email string between Radio Two listener and Richard Stursberg, CBC's Executive Vice-President of English Services.

Apr 25, 2008 — Letter: Letter to a CBC Radio Two listener

CBC executives email response to a Radio Two listener regarding upcoming programming changes.

Apr 2, 2008 — Letter: 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.

Feb 4, 2008 — Letter: 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.

Dec 31, 2007 — Letter: 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.

Nov 30, 2007 — Letter: 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.

Nov 20, 2007 — Letter: 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.

Nov 16, 2007 — Letter: 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.

Feb 14, 2007 — Letter: FRIENDS responds to CBC allegations

Noreen Golfman, Chair, FRIENDS Steering Committee responds to allegations by W. B. Chambers, Vice President, Communications, Canadian Broadcasting Corporation.

Jun 26, 2006 — Letter: 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.

Jun 23, 2006 — Letter: Letter to the Editor of the Globe & Mail re: CBC'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.

Feb 21, 2006 — Letter: 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.

Feb 20, 2006 — Letter: 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.

Feb 10, 2006 — Letter: 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.

Jan 23, 2006 — Letter: 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.

Oct 19, 2005 — Letter: 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.

Sep 19, 2005 — Letter: 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.

Jun 27, 2005 — Letter: 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.

Jun 15, 2005 — Letter: Letter to the Editor of the Globe & Mail

FRIENDS offers answer to Tie Domi's question about U.S. teams in the NHL.