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Letter — 2006

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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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.