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Letter — 2005

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.

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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.

Apr 26, 2005 — Letter: Letter to B.C. Premier Gordon Campbell re: The Knowledge Network

FRIENDS welcomes election commitment by B.C. Liberal Party to maintain The Knowledge Network as a public broadcaster.

Apr 9, 2005 — Letter: Letter to the Editor of The Record re David Driver's CBC comment, March 28, 2005

Letter to the Editor corrects mathematical error concerning CBC's cost to Canadian taxpayers.

Jan 31, 2005 — Letter: Letter to CBC Vice-President, Communications re: CBC's regional/local strategy

FRIENDS responds to letter from CBC Vice-President stating that CBC's regional/local strategy represents 100% of the new operating funding that CBC is currently seeking from the federal government.