Change to CBC bill laudedNov 19, 1998 Source : Globe & MailOTTAWA – The federal government is backing down on measures that would have permitted it to fire the CBC's president, chairman and board members on a whim. Treasury Board President Marcel Masse told the House of Commons yesterday that because of lobbying within his caucus the government is amending Bill C-44. The bill stated that the board of directors at the CBC was to be named "at pleasure" by the government, a change from the present provision that appointees remain in office during "good behaviour." "The government has decided to amend Bill C-44 to continue to name the order-in-council appointments to the CBC on a good-behaviour basis," Mr. Masse said. Critics had said that the measure threatened the CBC's autonomy and the arm's-length relationship between the government and various arts agencies. A spokesman for a citizens group said he is delighted with the decision. "We don't want the government influencing the behaviour of journalists," Ian Morrison of the Friends of Canadian Broadcasting said.
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Feb 6, 2012 — Cartt.ca IN-DEPTH: Blue Ant's Michael MacMillan says original content will lead ambitious plans by by Greg O’BrienMichael MacMillan recently sat down with Cartt.ca editor and publisher Greg O’Brien to chat about Alliance Atlantis, what he’s learned and what he hopes for his new company, Blue Ant Media. Feb 6, 2012 — CRTC delays CBC licence renewal until after budget by Steve LadurantayeThe CRTC has agreed to postpone Canadian Broadcasting Corp.'s licence renewal application until after a federal budget that is expected to reduce its funding. Feb 4, 2012 — CRTC’s new sheriff faces challenges of digital ageColumnist says the themes for the CRTC have remained the same: how to effectively regulate amidst technological change and ensure that Canadian content remains vibrant in a tidal wave of foreign content. Feb 4, 2012 — Me, the CBC and the CTF by Stephen KimberFRIENDS Steering Committee Member, Stephen Kimber, responds to the Canadian Taxpayers Federation's claim that he is "on the CBC payroll". Feb 2, 2012 — CBC Licence Renewals Postponed Indefinitely as Criticism, Consultation GrowsThe CRTC has received a letter from the CBC asking for hearings regarding their license renewal to be postponed, in large part due to the fact that the Corporation's operating budget is open for discussion. Feb 2, 2012 — Time to tune out Minister MooreColumnist calls for Stephen Harper to remove Heritage Minister James Moore from his portfolio over comments related to the appropriateness of the CBC's French affiliate showing foreign pornography on its website. Feb 2, 2012 — CTF cries foul on CBC link to 'Friends' By Kris SimsFRIENDS disputes The Canadian Taxpayers Federation's claims that steering committee members are on the CBC's payroll. Feb 2, 2012 — Friends with Benefits: CTF finds Friends of Canadian Broadcasting on the CBC Payroll by Gregory ThomasThe CTF has filed an Access to Information request with the CBC asking if members of the FRIENDS Steering Committee are on the public broadcaster's payroll. |
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