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Letter — 2004

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.

Dec 9, 2004 — Letter: Letter to Minister of Canadian Heritage re CBC Grassroots Capacity

FRIENDS policy advice to the Minister of Canadian Heritage recommends that any allocation of new resources to CBC be at least 80% dedicated to improving CBC’s grassroots capacity across the country.

Oct 20, 2004 — Letter: Letter to George Smith, Senior Vice-President, CBC

FRIENDS responds to letter from CBC executive, says CBC underestimating audience demand for live hockey.

Oct 18, 2004 — Letter: Letter to CBC President Robert Rabinovitch

FRIENDS calls on CBC President to air Canadian hockey, not Hollywood blockbusters, on Hockey Night in Canada during NHL dispute.

Jun 14, 2004 — Letter: Letter to Conservative Leader re: Policy Briefing Note for Candidates

Well-known Canadians join FRIENDS in expressing concern over policies proposed in Conservative party briefing note to candidates.

May 31, 2004 — Letter: Letter to Lise Lareau, President, Canadian Media Guild

Response to a letter from the President of the Canadian Media Guild purporting to correct FRIENDS' factual statement that CMG, which is now CBC's largest union, is in fact the Canadian local of an American union, the Communications Workers of America.

May 28, 2004 — Letter: FRIENDS releases Advertising, Fair Play and the Media Candidate Guide

FRIENDS releases a guide to election advertising and other election-related media issues to federal election candidates across Canada.

May 19, 2004 — Letter: Letter to Hon. Stephen Harper Re: Conservative Party Policy Towards CBC

FRIENDS calls on Conservative Party leader Stephen Harper to clarify comments on public funding of CBC.

May 14, 2004 — Letter: Letter to Premier of Ontario re: TVOntario

FRIENDS calls on Government of Ontario to respect views of 76% of Ontarians, not sell TVOntario to a private broadcaster.

May 10, 2004 — Letter: Letter to CTV, CBC, VisionTV and CHUM Re: Friends' PSA "Snow Gangsta"

FRIENDS responds to RCMP request, asks that broadcasters no longer air one of four FRIENDS' public service announcements.

May 10, 2004 — Letter: Letter to RCMP Re: Friends' PSA "Snow Gangsta"

FRIENDS responds to RCMP request concerning depiction of a Mountie in one of four FRIENDS public service announcements promoting the telling of Canadian stories.

Jan 21, 2004 — Letter: Letter to Rt. Hon. Paul Martin, Prime Minister of Canada

FRIENDS believes that support for CBC and strengthened cultural sovereignty are consistent with the Paul Martin government's stated goals.