Incoming Telefilm CEO Wayne Clarkson believes that the Canadian film industry has the potential to triumph.
Incoming Telefilm CEO Wayne Clarkson expected to take a more Canadian approach to strengthening Canada's film industry then that practiced by his predecessor, Richard Stursberg.
Wayne Clarkson officially appointed Executive Director of Telefilm Canada.
Rumoured appointment of Wayne Clarkson as CEO of Telefilm Canada praised by industry.
Sources say executive director of the Canadian Film Centre, Wayne Clarkson, will be nominated to the post of CEO at Telefilm Canada; article claims Heritage Committee review process "widely regarded as a matter of optics and formalities".
Three year reappointment of Robert Rabinovitch as CBC President receives Heritage Committee approval.
Members of the House of Commons Heritage Committee question CBC President Robert Rabinovitch pursuant to an order-in-council proposing his reappointment for three years.
FRIENDS criticizes Robert Rabinovitch for failing to protect regional programming in a mock report card grading his performance.
FRIENDS gives Robert Rabinovitch a C minus for his performance as CBC president.
FRIENDS gives CBC President Robert Rabinovitch a C- for his performance on a variety of performance measures, including CBC funding, regional programming, Canadian content, and CBC Radio.
With Rabinovitch's generally solid record, his term is likely to be extended, groups say.
Government says reappointment of CBC President ultimately a decision for cabinet, but views of Heritage Committee, to which the proposal has been referred, will be taken into account.
Sources say the initial offer made to Robert Rabinovitch was for a two-year term, rather then the three he accepted.
PMO proposal to reappoint current CBC president Robert Rabinovitch viewed as safe choice.
Prime Minister's Office proposes the extension of Robert Rabinovitch's term; he is scheduled to appear before the Canadian heritage committee in the next few weeks.
Prime Minister Martin proposes to reappoint Robert Rabinovitch CBC president, if a parliamentary committee approves.
Groups say decision to refer CBC presidency proposal to parliamentary committee is a step in the right direction but that ultimately, the board should make the appointment.
Prime Minister Martin hands off Rabinovitch reappointment to the Commons heritage committee and the cabinet; groups say this is an improvement but maintain that decision should ultimately be made by the board of directors.
FRIENDS commends Prime Minister’s decision to refer the appointment of the next CBC President to the House of Commons Heritage Committee for review.
Headhunting firm has produced a three-person candidate list for the top job at Telefilm.
Editorial criticizes Paul Martin Liberals for failing to end patronage in appointments to Crown corporations, advocates that Crown boards should make the selections.
John Bitove Jr. is championing satellite radio in Canada; if his hundred million dollar investment is approved by the CRTC, he may become the next major media player in Canada.
The appointment of CBC's president should be a decision by its board of directors, not a personal political decision by the Prime Minister, columnist says.
Windsor Star editorial board uses CBC involvement in a satellite radio application to argue the public broadcaster should not exist at all.
Prime Minister Paul Martin's leadership to date mirrors that of other interim leaders, columnist says.
Coalition Against Satellite Signal Theft recommends appeal of Quebec decision, notes that satellite signal theft remains illegal, and that U.S. satellite providers lack programming rights to sell to Canadians in any case.
Quebec Court decision finds grey market satellite restrictions contravene freedom of expression, but extends one year grace period before ruling will take effect.
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development urged Canada to drop its restrictions on foreign ownership, including in broadcasting - a suggestion rejected by Industry Minister David Emerson.
UK politician says BBC board of governors comprised of amateurs with no experience of broadcasting.
Conservative party leader Stephen Harper criticized for suggestion that federal powers be devolved to linguistic groups, CRTC and CBC be split into separate anglophone and francophone institutions.
Transcript of question from MP Maka Kotto to Minister of Canadian Heritage regarding procedure for appointment of CBC president.
Columnist says next Telefilm CEO should be a Toronto culture insider.
The appointment of the current CBC president, Robert Rabinovitch, will reportedly be extended.
Quebec court ruling to allow Canadians access to grey market satellite systems could have significant repercussions for Canadian broadcasting system.
Report says Francis Fox turned down the CBC presidency.
There is speculation that two former Martin ministers who met with the CRTC chair prior to the June 2004 federal election were trying to influence the CRTC.
Sheila Copps' new tell-all book accuses Prime Minister Martin of suggesting that the CBC be privatized.
Francis Fox reportedly refuses top job at CBC amid rumours that Robert Rabinovitch's term may be extended.
Text of e-mail response from Conservative Party MPs to FRIENDS supporters who recently e-mailed the Prime Minister, copying their MP to advocate reform in CBC appointments.
Minister of Canadian Heritage responds to question regarding parliamentary review of government appointments process, promises "transparent process" and "best people" will be used to fill forthcoming vacancies on CRTC.
Rumours that Paul Martin's former principal secretary is being considered for appointment to the presidency of the CBC make it unclear the Prime Minister is committed to reforming the process of patronage political appointments.
Groups say it is time that top positions at the CBC were filled transparently and at arm's length from government.
FRIENDS cites report showing appointments to CBC Board and presidency have often been made based on political affiliation rather than merit, calls for reform of appointments process.
FRIENDS calls for change in the way the government selects the CBC president and Board of Directors.
Article says a new Friends of Canadian Broadcasting report has provided evidence of patronage in CBC board appointments, but this is just one of many problems with the federal government's appointments process.
FRIENDS releases new research suggesting the vast majority of CBC appointees have been affiliated with the governing political party, urges Prime Minister Paul Martin to end political patronage appointments to CBC.
Article says Francis Fox is at the top of the list of candidates for the CBC presidency.
Minister of Heritage Liza Frulla announces the appointment of Karen Kain as Chair of the Canada Council for the Arts.
The Canadian Television Fund announces its new board of directors.
Liza Frulla says she is committed to promoting culture in Canada's largest city but says that to produce results all three levels of government and the private sector must cooperate.
Article says that if Industry Minister David Emerson is to protect Canadian interests, he should think twice before following the U.S. lead in adopting the broadcast flag.
Spokesperson for Liza Frulla affirms that the Minister was only referring to the size and potential of American culture when she warned Americans not to "smother" Canadian culture.
Canada is one of the many countries negotiating a UNESCO treaty that would protect the right to subsidize the cultural sector despite free trade agreements. Liza Frulla emphasizes that in Canada, culture is strongly subsidized and a great economic force.
Greg Dyke memoir argues the government perceived the BBC as a political enemy, and treated it accordingly, because of the public broadcaster's Iraq war coverage.
Defeated former Heritage Minister Hélène Scherrer appointed to the post of Principal Secretary at the Prime Minister's Office.
Former Lincoln Committee chair appointed to panel studying broadcasting content in languages other than English or French in the Canadian broadcasting system.
Prime Minister has been slow to fill the large number of pending government appointments.
American columnist says Canadians generally know more about the United States and the rest of the world than many Americans, since they are more likely to see and pay attention to world news.
The Canadian broadcast industry appears thrilled by the appointement of Liza Frulla as Minister of Canadian Heritage.
Editorial says the new Canadian Heritage Minister should not interfere with the CRTC ruling not to renew CHOI FM's licence.
The appointment of Liza Frulla as Minister of Canadian Heritage delights art and culture groups.
A biography of Liza Frulla, the new Minister of Canadian Heritage.
New Canadian Heritage Minister Liza Frulla praised as star Cabinet appointment; numerous commentators note her cultural and media credentials.
Through their TV ad placement, Bush and Kerry reveal the groups of voters they're courting.
Parliament votes out four-member RAI board of governors, but the vote may not effectively reduce Italian Prime Minister's control over the broadcaster.
Liza Frulla and Sarmite Bulte both have strong credentials for the cabinet post; decision could be politically charged.
CCTA's "Remember Convergence?" paper says Canada's media policies are outdated, calls for change.
Official Languages Commissioner's examination of the CBC is an assault on the broadcaster's journalistic independence, editorial says.
Martin should look at Canada's previous minority governments for guidance in managing his own, columnist says.
Democratic congressman Dan Glickman will take over in September as the head of the Motion Picture Association of America.
Millions of Canadians tuned in to CTV, CBC and Global's marathon election-night coverage. The largest number watched CBC.
Conservative cultural and tax policies could seriously harm PEI's economy, letter-writer says.
An all-candidates meeting in a Guelph shows CBC an important election issue for seniors.
Policy proposal to scrap the CRTC would give government direct control over broadcast licensing, would remove protections that have allowed Canadian entertainment events like the MuchMusic Video Awards to take form.
TV Festival is marred by technical difficulties, but delegates still create a positive atmosphere.
The tax cuts proposed in the Conservative platform total $37 billion, which will come from cuts to programs like the CBC, columnist says.
A women's committee in Radio-Canada's union seeks to close salary gaps between men and women at the broadcaster.
One of three winning essays in the FRIENDS of Canadian Broadcasting 2004 Dalton Camp Award.
The end of federal subsidies would not destroy the Canadian cultural industry, columnist says.
PBS president Pat Mitchell is seeking a niche for the American public broadcaster amid political pressure, funding shortages and commercial competition.
Referring to Green Party exclusion from televised national debates, columnist says TV network executives should not control which parties have access to the democratic process.
Editorial says media conglomerates' stake in the outcome of the federal election makes them reluctant to cover media and cultural policy issues, with the result that these issues are largely being ignored.
Former Minister of Canadian Heritage, Sheila Copps, pursues post-political career as political analyst.
FRIENDS, Heritage Canada Foundation aim to keep cultural issues part of pre-election debate.
Federal leaders are using patriotism as a campaign tactic, and Stephen Harper, to some, comes up short.
FRIENDS releases two new polls on state of public broadcasting, informs Senate committee and Dalton McGuinty of the results.
The Ontario Securities Commission has temporarily suspended trading by directors, officers and insiders of Alliance Atlantis Communications.
Pre-election poll commissioned by FRIENDS shows strong support among voters for strengthening Canadian culture and enhancing the CBC. This summary shows a breakdown of results by political party.
Conservative Party leader Stephen Harper suggests his party may revisit government funding of CBC English television and Radio Two.
Radio-Canada and union face pressure to avoid strike/lockout during federal election.
CBC demonstrates anti-Israel and anti-US biases that are a disservice to taxpayers, editorial says.
FRIENDS tells Senate committee that CBC still has widespread support.
Transcript of FRIENDS presentation and question and answer session on the subject of media concentration in Canada.
FRIENDS to release pre-election poll on media issues Thursday, May 13, 10:45 a.m.
Liberals appear poised to remove foreign ownership restrictions for telephone and cable companies, will be pressured to do the same for broadcasters.
Although Disney's refusal to distribute "Fahrenheit 911" will not harm Michael Moore's financial prospects, it will harm free expression in the U.S.
As Michael Moore seeks another distributor for his documentary "Fahrenheit 911," Disney says it never agreed to have Miramax distribute the film.
Disney's refusal to release Michael Moore film undermines free speech, shows downside of media concentration.
The chairwoman of the Italian public broadcaster Rai has resigned to protest what she sees as political control by prime minister Silvio Berlusconi.
Paul Martin can only alleviate Canadians' insecurities about close US ties by devoting counterbalancing resources to Canadian culture.
Columnist says Liberal commitment to reduce democratic deficit not on display in parliamentary committee reviewing federal advertising scandal.
CRTC Commissioners will no longer attend private dinners funded by the broadcasting and telecommunications companies they regulate.
FRIENDS notes that despite reforms, the president of CBC will still be appointed by the Prime Minister rather than the CBC Board.
FRIENDS says the Liberal government's changes to the Crown corporation appointments process leave the CBC President at the mercy of the Prime Minister.
New guidelines require Crown corporation appointments to be based on merit rather than patronage, but appointments will still be made by the Prime Minister.
Communications professors who advised House of Commons Heritage Committee on Our Canadian Sovereignty report say there is no going back if foreign ownership limits are removed.
New Heritage Minister, Hélène Chalifour Scherrer, believes mandate is to establish a vision for guarding the Canadian identity, not necessarily "know what books were published last week".
Clifford Lincoln was chair of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage, which published the landmark study of the Canadian broadcasting system, Our Cultural Sovereignty, in June 2003.
Sheila Gervais, on leave from job as head of government relations at CBC, is seeking the Liberal nomination in the Ottawa South constituency.
By neglecting the Liberal party's left-leaning supporters, Paul Martin may be helping the NDP.
A strengthened NDP will present challenges to the incumbent Liberal party in a federal election.
Canada's new Minister of Canadian Heritage says she will do things differently; her first challenge will be dealing with media foreign ownership.
Former Liberal Minister of Canadian Heritage may join NDP.
National Post contributor calls for privatized CBC after comic embarrasses Conservative Party leadership candidate Stephen Harper.
Moses Znaimer may succeed Isabel Bassett as CEO of TVOntario.
Censorship is wrong, but Aspers' suggestion of a Senate inquiry on the matter is inconsistent with their view that the government keep out of the media business.
Provincial Liberal government will reportedly replace Isabel Bassett as CEO of TVOntario, though she would continue to serve as part-time chair.
