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Policy Briefs — 1999

As part of its advocacy work, FRIENDS of Canadian Broadcasting frequently makes submissions and presentations to the CRTC, Parliamentary Committees, and other bodies.

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Dec 30, 1999 — Policy Brief: Letter to CRTC opposing Crossroads Television's Application to Extend Balanced Programming Hours [PN CRTC 1999-190]

Friends opposes allowing Crossroads Television to extend balanced programming period to midnight

Dec 6, 1999 — Policy Brief: Oral Presentation to CRTC re CTV's proposed acquisition of Netstar Communications [PN CRTC 1999-10]

To preserve public interest, CTV should not manage, control both Sportsnet, TSN

Nov 12, 1999 — Policy Brief: Submission to CRTC re application by Sportscope Television Network Ltd. [PN CRTC 1999-10]

Friends opposes Sportscope application to reduce Canadian content, broadcast live programming

Nov 12, 1999 — Policy Brief: Submission to CRTC re CTV's proposed acquisition of Netstar Communications [PN CRTC 1999-10]

Friends opposes CTV application to simultaneously manage, control SportsNet, TSN

Nov 9, 1999 — Policy Brief: FRIENDS' Presentation to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance

Friends asks Standing Committee on Finance to include broadcasting issues on its list of priorities

Nov 9, 1999 — Policy Brief: Parliamentary Transcript of Q&A Session following FRIENDS' Presentation

Ian Morisson responds to questions concerning necessity of CBC, funding sources

Oct 6, 1999 — Policy Brief: Letter to CRTC opposing Shaw's Applications to transfer WIC's shares [PN CRTC 1999-8]

To avoid undue preference, Shaw should acquire WIC only on condition that WIC divest itself of ownership position in specialty, pay services

Jun 8, 1999 — Policy Brief: Oral Presentation to CRTC re the future of the CBC [PN CRTC 1999-3]

Friends draws CRTC’s attention to five areas of concern: regional expression, commercial revenues versus government grants, programming independence, appointment of CBC board of directors, diversity

May 12, 1999 — Policy Brief: Submission to CRTC on Commercial Radio Station Local Management Agreements [PN CRTC 1999-55]

Friends proposes conditions governing commercial radio station local management agreements

May 12, 1999 — Policy Brief: Submission to CRTC re regulation of basic cable fees [PN CRTC 1999-56]

Friends supports CRTC efforts to protect subscribers, proposes additional measures

May 5, 1999 — Policy Brief: Submission to CRTC Public Hearing on the CBC [PN CRTC 1999-3]

Friends makes several recommendations to CRTC regarding future of CBC

Mar 16, 1999 — Policy Brief: Oral Presentation to CRTC re the future of the CBC by Daryl Duke [PN CRTC 1999-3]

Steering Committee member Daryl Duke calls for return of CBC production to Vancouver

Jan 28, 1999 — Policy Brief: Submission to CRTC re New Media [PN CRTC 1998-82 - Phase III]

Friends makes final recommendations to CRTC regarding New Media

Jan 27, 1999 — Policy Brief: Letter asking CRTC to launch inquiry into cable rules

Friends requests a CRTC inquiry under Broadcasting Act into broadcasting distribution undertakings, current environment for specialty services