The Toronto-based entertainment firm has recently sought expressions of interest from selected potential buyers.
Government officials say Industry Minister Maxime Bernier's telecom agenda includes reforming the CRTC, playing a role in the selection of a new CRTC chair and possibly making changes to foreign ownership restrictions.
Article says CanWest Global Communications could sell its Australian television assets by August, giving the company $1.5-billion to spend on acquisitions in Canada.
Astral Media's president and CEO recommends a cautious approach to liberalizing foreign ownership rules for broadcasters.
FRIENDS advertisement placed in the delegates' program for the Liberal Party leadership convention, November 30 - December 3, 2006.
Harry Halliwell, an advocate for domestic ownership of Canadian broadcasters, has passed away at the age of 86.
CanWest has hired investment bankers to help choose a course for its Australian and New Zealand operations following an overhaul of foreign ownership rules.
Despite criticism, CBC commences simulcast of U.S. reality television show, displacing The National on Tuesday nights east of Manitoba.
Senate report recommends that CBC television should not provide services that inappropriately duplicate those of the private sector, such as the coverage of professional sports and the Olympics.
Australian Prime Minister John Howard supports proposed changes to the media industry that would relax foreign ownership rules and allow media companies to enter more than one sector.
A sweeping Senate report on the Canadian media industry calls for tougher ownership restrictions, a new regulatory framework for acquisitions, and a new road map for the CBC.
Executive Summary of a report that will facilitate a Town Hall discussion on the future of Canadian television and Canadian television programming at the Banff World Television Festival.
Mauril Bélanger, Liberal critic for Canadian Heritage, condemns the government's opposition of a motion to protect and promote Canadian cultural identity.
Columnist describes how recent controversial decisions, the inability to uphold its own rules and the current political environment make the CRTC's existence precarious.
Industry Canada documents suggest intention to deregulate Canada's telecommunications industry and relax rules governing foreign ownership.
Editorial says that communications sector foreign ownership limits should fall only after the sector has been deregulated.
National Post editorial advocates reduced role for CRTC, argues that federal broadcasting regulations should be loosened quickly, including those restricting foreign ownership.
U.S. satellite radio broadcaster 40% owned by CBC suffers estimated US$22-million loss in the first quarter of 2006.
FRIENDS says lifting broadcasting foreign ownership restrictions does not have public support, doubts legislative amendments would be passed in a minority government situation.
FM radio listeners find National Public Radio, Christian station programming interrupted by satellite radio broadcasts of Howard Stern.
Observers say CRTC decision not to regulate television over cellphones opens door to unregulated subscription radio services with no Canadian content obligations.
Article says Conservative mandate review of the CBC will not be conducted by a parliamentary committee involving former Alliance culture critic Jim Abbott; FRIENDS notes that Conservative policy on public broadcasting has changed significantly since 2004 election.
Six Canadian independent record labels leave CRIA following difference of opinion over CRIA submission to CRTC on Canadian content rules for commercial radio.
Canadian Conference of the Arts assesses recommendations in Telecommunications Policy Review Panel report and their impact on Canadian cultural sovereignty.
National Post-sponsored web poll of "business leaders" says foreign ownership limits "inadvertently" weaken Canada's identity and should be eliminated; also calls for reduced role for CRTC.
FRIENDS joins Council of Canadians and other groups to strengthen support for Canadian culture, calls on new Conservative government to fund CBC's local/regional programming plan.
CBC hires American film producer as head of arts and entertainment programming.
Columnist predicts Telecom Policy Review Panel report will trigger restructuring of communications companies to separate telecom from broadcast and media assets.
Editorial says Telecom Policy Review Panel report is ill-timed, since telecom policy not on near-term agenda of new Conservative government.
Key recommendations of the report of the Telecommunications Policy Review Panel include liberalizing foreign ownership rules, scaling back the role of the CRTC, and conducting a similar policy review of the regulation of the broadcasting sector.
Telecom Policy Review Panel recommends fundamental changes in regulation in telecom sector; opens door to similar review of broadcasting sector.
New Conservative Industry Minister says he would consider ending foreign ownership restrictions in the telecommunications sector.
Alliance Atlantis specialty channel seeks reduction in Cancon requirements to address financial problems.
Private broadcasters seek to limit further radio licences to reduce competition.
Telecommunications Policy Review Panel expected to call for more market-oriented approach to regulation in report to be released this week.
Radio broadcasters use low Canadian content requirements approved for U.S. satellite radio services to justify demands for lower Cancon on conventional stations.
Canadian version of U.S. satellite radio service XM Radio has signed up 44,000 subscribers since November 2005 startup, expects one million by August 2010.
Despite initial success in gaining market share, satellite television operators now face numerous strategic disadvantages compared to their cable counterparts.
Sirius begins broadcasting Howard Stern in Canada, but avoids high-profile marketing campaign.
Howard Stern comments on satellite radio launch in Canada.
U.S. satellite radio stock prices decline in January despite debut of Howard Stern, other potential catalysts.
Sirius Canada to proceed with Howard Stern, believes access and control levels will address content concerns; anti-violence group advocates quick response by CRTC.
CBC notes that Sirius Canada, in which it holds a 40% stake, is a "separate company" entitled to make decisions based on market demands.
Satellite radio provider argues subscribers' ability to block Howard Stern should be sufficient to allay any CRTC, Canadian Broadcast Standards Council concerns.
Sirius Canada adds Howard Stern to lineup to ensure its subscribers have the "best, most compelling radio"; CBC, which owns 40% of Sirius Canada, rumoured to have resisted decision.
CBC rationalizes decision by Sirius Canada, 40% owned by CBC, to carry Howard Stern.
Satellite radio provider Sirius Canada does about-face, decides to offer Howard Stern in Canada; competitor XM Canada doubts programming will have long term impact on ratings.
Bond rating service anticipates declining subscriber growth for satellite television.
Responses by federal political parties to questions on Canadian cultural and communications policy posed by assistant professor of Communication Studies at the University of Windsor; lack of media attention to issues such as CBC funding, foreign ownership limits, Canadian content regulations and support for the arts called a "cultural blackout of incredible democratic significance."
Cultural issues receiving even shorter shrift than in the 2004 election; neither Liberals nor Conservatives respond to ACTRA questions concerning policy stance on culture.
Canadian Satellite Radio Holdings unveils subscriber projections for 2006 and 2010.
