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.
Jun 4, 2010 — News Article: Tories to launch plans for telecom shakeup by Steven Chase
Columnist says as part of their economic prescription for making Canada more competitive, the Conservatives have demonstrated their determination to overturn existing foreign ownership restrictions, particularly within the telecommunications sector.
Jun 3, 2010 — News Release: 2010 Dalton Camp Award winners announced
Ethan Rabidoux of Stratford, Ontario and Rosalyn Yake of Peterborough, Ontario are the 2010 winners of the Dalton Camp Award.
Jun 2, 2010 — News Article: Media Advisory - Federal court hearing on Globalive foreign ownership
Communications, Energy and Paperworkers Union of Canada (CEP), Alliance of Canadian Cinema, Television and Radio Artists (ACTRA) and Friends of Canadian Broadcasting argue before the Federal Court for intervener status in a case that claims the federal government ignored the Canadian ownership requirements of the Telecommunications Act.
Jun 1, 2010 — News Release: Winners of the 2010 Dalton Camp Award to be announced
The winners of the 2010 Dalton Camp Award will be announced Thursday, June 3 at the Musée des beaux-arts in Montreal.
May 13, 2010 — News Article: Ottawa firm on foreign ownership of telecoms
Industry Minister, Tony Clement says The Harper government is committed to preserving Canadian content on television and radio while allowing for a greater foreign presence in the telecommunications sector.
May 13, 2010 — News Article: Clement hints Ottawa driving telecom policy, not CRTC by Iain Marlow
CRTC Chairman says a foreign-ownership cap of 49 per cent should remain in place for both the broadcasting and wireless sectors, and that loosened restrictions should apply even to existing providers.
May 13, 2010 — News Article: Tories play slow-pitch with Clement by Suzan Ayscough
Industry Minister Tony Clement argued on Thursday that broadcasting and telecommunications should remain separate while repeating his argument that competitiveness, by way of foreign investment, "is good for Canadians."
May 7, 2010 — News Article: Mobilicity wireless launch approved by CRTC by Peter Nowak
Columnist says Data and Audio-Visual Enterprises will need to make some changes to ensure that a non-Canadian minority shareholder doesn't undermine the Canadian management team and board of directors.
Apr 19, 2010 — News Article: Foreign media control opposed by most: poll
In a recent poll, per cent of responders agreed that Canadian broadcasting and communication companies are too important for cultural and national security reasons to be sold into foreign control.
Apr 19, 2010 — Opinion Poll: Foreign Ownership of Canadian Broadcasting and Telephone Companies
New Harris/Decima survey says the majority of Canadians agree that it's important the Canadian government work to maintain and build a culture and identity distinct from the United States.
Apr 19, 2010 — News Release: Poll shows wide opposition to foreign ownership of Canadian media
Most Canadians (68%) believe broadcasting and communications are too important to our national security and cultural sovereignty to allow foreign control of Canadian companies in these sectors, according to a new Harris/Decima survey.
Apr 18, 2010 — News Article: CRTC faces a new reality
Columnist says Tony Clement’s notion that Canada can invite foreign investment in one sector (telecom) without it spilling over into another (culture) is either naïve or reckless.
Apr 14, 2010 — News Article: CRTC does the policy time warp again by Robert Silver
Columnist questions CRTC position on foreign ownership and calls for changes to telecommunications legislation.
Apr 13, 2010 — News Article: CRTC wants massive media, telecom rules reform by Jamie Sturgeon
CRTC Chair says his commission's powers are becoming "outdated" and a single "comprehensive" piece of legislation is needed.
