All Governance Articles — 2001

May 11, 2001 — News Article: MPs to probe media cross-ownership by Chris Cobb

Commons heritage committee will launch review of Broadcasting Act, CRTC, invites broadcasters and public to share their views

Friends of Canadian Broadcasting does not uphold the transparency and accountability standards it demands of broadcasters, columnist says.

Friends became aware of Newman’s resignation through National Post, regrets loss of his active involvement in Friends’ Advisory Council

Policymakers and existing institutions are ill-equipped to deal with increasing media convergence

Liberal government’s involvement with broadcasting insiders casts doubt on their ability to run objective studies of the industry

Government should deregulate private TV and focus subsidies on niche areas where Canadian programming is superior

Competition between Heritage Minister Sheila Copps and Industry Minister Brian Tobin prompts review of CRTC’s role

Chrétien appoints acclaimed filmmaker and known Liberal supporter to CBC board of directors

FRIENDS offsets greenhouse gas emissions for all operations and is carbon-neutral.

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