Liberal PMs before Chrétien were supportive of CBC
CBC President Robert Rabinovitch claims special mandate from Prime Minister, challenges CRTC officials on a proposed broadcasting licence condition that would require the public broadcaster to spend more on local television programming, as required by the Broadcasting Act.
Robert Rabinovitch may undertake a harsh restructuring of CBC to increase its cost-efficiency
It's only under Jean Chrétien's watch that the Liberals have tried to dismantle the CBC."
Robert Rabinovitch has shelved plans for youth-oriented Radio Three
Ian Morisson responds to questions concerning necessity of CBC, funding sources
Robert Rabinovitch has the love of public broadcasting and management experience required to renew the CBC; acclaimed as excellent choice for the post
FRIENDS: "To make CBC radio and TV one operation is a reduction of services. They should not be allowed to get away with the word integration. It is chopping."
New CBC president must contend with indifferent government and private competition to provide the public broadcaster to which Canadians are entitled
Robert Rabinovitch has the love of public broadcasting and management experience required to renew the CBC; acclaimed as excellent choice for the post
Robert Rabinovitch has the love of public broadcasting and management experience required to renew the CBC; acclaimed as excellent choice for the post
Robert Rabinovitch has the love of public broadcasting and management experience required to renew the CBC; acclaimed as excellent choice for the post
New CBC president Robert Rabinovitch has knowledge, skill and understanding to chart new course for public broadcaster
Friends says government is harming CBC by taking so long to appoint permanent president
CBC, government sources say Guylaine Saucier has asked for Robert Rabinovitch to be removed from consideration for CBC president’s job
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
Friends’ poll finds Canadians like the CBC, but fear the government is trying to undermine it by funding cuts and political appointments
Survey says Canadians believe CBC provides most balanced coverage, though appointments to board of directors give government too much control over content
Finds Ontario residents consider funding for TV Ontario to be worthwhile; many would also support increased funding
Measures attitudes toward broadcast issues, Canadian content and the CBC
Friends makes several recommendations to CRTC regarding future of CBC
The CBC needs someone to defend its value as a public broadcaster in the face of severe cuts
Friends asks supporters to tell Chrétien they have lost confidence in CBC board
Federal budget cuts and the growth of private television have contributed to the CBC’s marginalization and low morale
Lack of Canadian footage on newscast during technicians’ strike turns viewers toward CTV National News
CBC strike prompts critics to question public broadcaster’s necessity, although it is a vital service in small communities
Friends believes CBC should thank employees for patience during cuts, negotiate agreement to avoid strike
Ottawa will likely not renew Beatty’s contract; CBC president widely viewed as too passive to resist assault on public broadcaster
Ottawa will likely not renew Beatty’s contract; CBC president widely viewed as too passive to resist assault on public broadcaster
CBC has been decimated by actions and policies of Sheila Copps, Perrin Beatty and Françoise Bertrand, needs some loyal supporters
