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All CBC / Public Broadcasting Articles — 1998
The government should insulate the CBC from political interference by allowing its board of directors to choose its president
Liberals have backed down on Bill C-44 clause allowing government to fire CBC president “at pleasure”
Liberals have backed down on Bill C-44 clause allowing government to fire CBC president “at pleasure”
21 respected journalists sign letter opposing changes that would compromise political independence of CBC
Comments from current and former CBC presidents, Fifth Estate host, Heritage Minister on bill threatening CBC autonomy
Bill C-44 would allow government to fire CBC officials at will, undermining public broadcaster’s political independence
Unexpected budget shortfall on heels of years of cutbacks will result in layoffs
Friends urges CBC President to lobby government against bill restricting CBC’s political independence
Legal research on Bill C-44 shows CBC president, board could indeed be dismissed without cause if bill were adopted
Friends’ report to CRTC on state of Canadian Television, recommendations for policy changes
Important CRTC hearings on Canadian TV policy do not appear to consider local programming, crucial role of CBC
Friends asks Jean Chrétien to reform appointment process to CBC, CRTC to include public nominations, published criteria
To better reflect Canada’s diversity, Friends recommends overhaul to appointment procedure to CBC, CRTC, including published criteria, public nominations process
Chrétien must fill positions on CBC board of directors, CRTC with individuals more representative of Canada’s diversity than he has in past appointments
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