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.
The CRTC did not approve CanWest’s takeover of Southam, which falls outside the CRTC’s mandate
North Bay Nugget has erred in description of Friends bus shelter ad placed near Parliament Hill
CTV is incorrect to dismiss Friends’ Follow the Money data; these figures are derived from published data originally obtained from broadcasters
National Post editorial attacking Friends contains fourteen factual errors
Friends has asked Kroll Lindquist Avey to cease investigation of Friends, will inform Solicitor General of further developments
CanWest Global may attack Friends for criticism, but Friends not alone in feeling such criticism is justified
CanWest Global may attack Friends for criticism, but Friends not alone in feeling such criticism is justified
Friends learned about Peter C. Newman’s resignation from Matthew Fraser, who may have circulated Newman’s letter to other journalists as well
Friends became aware of Newman’s resignation through National Post, regrets loss of his active involvement in Friends’ Advisory Council
Telefilm, Canadian Television Fund change their rules because largest distributor’s broadcasting arm is bigger than distribution arm; this benefits large broadcasters, hurts independent producers
Appointment of broadcast executives to CRTC review panel undermines public faith in political independence of CRTC
CTV, Global are part of regulated industry, accountable to public via Parliament through CRTC
If Canadian private broadcasters aren’t expected to contribute to Canadian programming, CRTC should allow American broadcasters to compete directly in Canada
Suggestion that CBC distribute satellite dishes unfeasible because over 25% of Canadian households are legally or physically unable to receive satellite signals
