Jan 19, 2011 — News Article: Canadian Unions Urge Court to Block Feds on Foreign Ownership Decision by Etan Vlessing
FRIENDS says the government's decision concerning Globalive raises fundamental questions about the relationship between foreign ownership and Canadian cultural sovereignty.
Nov 23, 2010 — News Article: Clement puts telecom decision on hold by Steven Chase
Columnist says the government is delaying plans to open up the telecom sector to more foreign investment only weeks after bowing to a political backlash and nixing the sale of Potash Corp. to overseas bidders.
Nov 22, 2010 — News Article: More consultations on telecom rules: Clement
Industry Minister Tony Clement says a new auction of wireless spectrum is expected by 2012 and that possible changing of foreign ownership rules would be integrated into the consultations.
Nov 22, 2010 — News Article: Canadian Foreign Ownership Rules Could Change Beginning Spring 2011 by Etan Vlessing
Columnist says delaying a decision on foreign ownership rules is expected to give the Conservatives some breathing room in case they are forced into an early election over their upcoming federal budget.
Nov 14, 2010 — News Article: Canada Plans New Guidance on Takeovers After Potash Rejection, Harper Says by Theophilos Argitis
Stephen Harper says his government will outline what kinds of foreign takeovers it will tolerate, after the country rejected Melbourne-based BHP Billiton Ltd.’s bid to acquire Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan Inc.
Oct 18, 2010 — News Article: Ottawa urged to end telecom 'xenophobia' by Jamie Sturgeon
Ottawa should end an "xenophobia" towards international ownership of domestic wireless and broadband carriers that has deterred innovation and resulted in competitive gridlock, says a new report from influential research firm Seaboard Group.
Oct 18, 2010 — News Article: End foreign ownership limits on telecoms: group
SeaBoard Group says the Canadian government should quickly lift all restrictions on foreign ownership in the telecom companies.
Oct 9, 2010 — News Article: Murdoch's Iranian Invasion by Reza Aslan
Columnist says Persian language station Farsi1's controversy exists with the man behind the project, Rupert Murdoch, whose Fox News Network has turned anti-Islam hysteria into ratings gold.
Sep 24, 2010 — News Article: Nine myths about Canadian culture by Kate Taylor
Toronto Star Columnist, Kate Taylor, takes on commonly held beliefs about media in Canada.
Sep 7, 2010 — Policy Brief: Re: CRTC Broadcast Notice of Consultation 2010-551: Application #2009-1674-4
FRIENDS comments on an application by Corus for a broadcasting licence to operate a regional specialty television channel.
Jul 30, 2010 — Policy Brief: Opening Canada’s Doors to Foreign Investment in Telecommunications: Options for Reform
In a submission to Industry Canada, FRIENDS says that in an integrated communications environment, changing the foreign ownership requirement for one sector - telecom - can be expected to cause a domino effect in the other sectors - such as broadcasting.
Jul 13, 2010 — Policy Brief: Digital Economy Consultation
FRIENDS recommends that the Canadian Media Fund, and other federally-sponsored funds, be augmented by tapping into the huge profits of the four big cable monopolies, whose profit before interest and taxes in 2009 exceeded 25%.
Jun 20, 2010 — News Article: Liberals want further study on foreign ownership by Iain Marlow
Liberal industry critic, Marc Garneau, says the federal Liberals will not support any move to ease foreign ownership restrictions in the telecom sector that might endanger Canadian culture.
Jun 11, 2010 — News Article: New telecom rules a balancing act by Iain Marlow Telecom Reporter
Columnist says a tilt toward favouring new entrants, combined with removing restrictions, could see a foreign firms harm Canadian companies in the $40-billion telecom and broadcasting sector and explains the three options up for debate.
Jun 9, 2010 — News Article: Foreign ownership of telecoms a risk, CRTC says; Regulator warns Canadian content would suffer by Jamie Sturgeon
Columnist says the CRTC is warning Canadians of the need for a "massive subsidization" for Canadian content by the federal government if Ottawa moves to allow foreign ownership of telecom operators.
Jun 8, 2010 — Letter: Public Mobile Inc. v Attorney General of Canada et al
Decision of the Federal Court approving the application of ACTRA, CEP and Friends of Canadian Broadcasting to intervene in proceedings between Public Mobile and the Attorney General of Canada, Globalive Wireless Management Corp., Bell Canada, Rogers Communications Inc., Shaw Communications Inc. and Telus Communications Company.
Jun 7, 2010 — News Article: Canada seeks consultation on media ownership by Etan Vlessing
Columnist says any eventual relaxation of foreign ownership rules for domestic phone companies is expected to impact Canadian cable operators and broadcasters operating under the federal Broadcasting Act as each is Canada sees increasing crossover amid continuing industry convergence.
Jun 7, 2010 — News Article: Telecom industry readies for rules overhaul
Lobbying groups seek potential new ownership rules to be applied to all telecommunications companies, regardless of size.
Jun 4, 2010 — News Article: The Dalton Camp Award
In a radio interview, FRIENDS spokesperson Ian Morrison and 2010 Dalton Camp Award winner Ethan Rabidoux discuss the award and the man who inspired it.
Jun 4, 2010 — News Article: More foreign ownership a "one-sided sell out of Canadian interests"
The president of Canada's largest telecommunications union says that Industry Minister Tony Clement's plans to ease restriction on foreign investment in the Telco sector are a one-sided sell out of Canadian interests.
