FRIENDS of Canadian Broadcasting Podcast

CJSW - Today in Canadian History

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 12:45:46 -0400

This edition of the podcast features a radio interview FRIENDS Spokesperson Ian Morrison did with CJSW in Calgary for their "Today in Canadian History" series. The topic is the launch of CBC television in 1952.

FRIENDS at the Industry Committee hearings

Mon, 05 Apr 2010 17:26:58 -0700

FRIENDS tells parliamentarians that tinkering with foreign ownership rules in one part of the media and communications industry will place other parts, such as broadcasting, at risk.

The debate over 'fee-for-carriage' heats up

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 09:58:52 -0400

In a radio interview with CIUT Take 5, FRIENDS spokesperson, Ian Morrison, discusses the need for "fee-for-carriage" to preserve local television and the misinformation being presented by Canada's cable monopolies.

Local TV and the CBC

Wed, 27 May 2009 15:05:39 -0400

In a presentation to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage, FRIENDS cites research that says Canadians consider local news their top television priority and that the vast majority want the budget for public broadcasting increased.

Ads on CBC Radio?

Wed, 18 Feb 2009 19:43:10 -0500

Heritage Minister James Moore confirmed recently that his government would support placing ads on CBC Radio One and Two. Responding to a question from Charlie Angus, the NDP Heritage Critic, Moore confirmed a Conservative policy position that Stephen Harper has kept under wraps since 2004. This edition of the FRIENDS podcast discusses the efforts underway to keep CBC Radio - a national treasure - free of advertising.

FRIENDS on CIUT's current affairs program "Take 5"

Tue, 23 Dec 2008 23:33:15 -0500

This edition of the podcast features a recent interview Ian Morrison, FRIENDS spokesperson, did with "Take 5" the current affairs program of CIUT in Toronto. The topic of the interview is information FRIENDS has received about Conservative plans to slash a devastating $200 million from the CBC's Parliamentary grant, which would cripple the radio and television operations of our national public broadcaster.

2008 Dalton Camp Award Winners

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 15:51:37 -0600

This edition of the podcast features the winners of the 2008 Dalton Camp Award, reading their essays. The Award was established by FRIENDS in 2002 to encourage and recognize excellence in essay-writing on the link between democratic values and the quality of the media in Canada

FRIENDS at the CRTC BDU Hearings

Thu, 01 May 2008 21:46:19 -0600

Video of FRIENDS presentation to the CRTC on possible regulation changes for Canada's cable and satellite industry

Canadians views about possible cable de-regulation

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 15:18:55 -0600

Video of a press conference hosted by actor RH Thomson where the results of a public opinion poll on possible rule changes to cable and satellite companies are released.

FRIENDS on ichannel’s public affairs program @issue

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 14:06:37 -0600

Video of FRIENDS spokesperson, Ian Morrison, talking about possible rule changes for an increasingly powerful segment of the broadcasting industry – cable monopolies and satellite companies.

Keep it Canadian - Vancouver Quadra debate with intro from Gabrielle Miller

Sun, 16 Mar 2008 15:53:02 -0600

Audio presentation of a Vancouver Quadra by-election candidate debate in Vancouver, BC on Mar 7, 2008 focusing on Canada's cultural sovereignty.

Keep it Canadian Event

Mon, 31 Dec 2007 15:02:09 -0700

Video presentation of an event in Calgary, AB on Dec 5, 2007 to keep the ownership of Canadian media in Canadian hands.

FRIENDS presentation to the CRTC on the Diversity of Voices proceeding

Tue, 16 Oct 2007 15:14:36 -0600

In a presentation to the CRTC, FRIENDS recommends that BDU's (big cable and satellite companies) should be a focus of the Diversity of Voices review.

FRIENDS presentation to supporters at a 20th birthday celebration

Fri, 20 Jul 2007 11:04:11 -0600

FRIENDS of Canadian Broadcasting is celebrating its 20th birthday this year. A special reception was held on June 1st, 2007 in Saskatoon, SK to celebrate.

2007 Dalton Camp Award Winners

Tue, 10 Jul 2007 09:41:20 -0600

This edition of the podcast features the winners of the 2007 Dalton Camp Award, reading their essays. The Award was established by FRIENDS in 2002 to encourage and recognize excellence in essay-writing on the link between democratic values and the quality of the media in Canada

CTVglobemedia takeover bid of CHUM

Tue, 19 Jun 2007 16:40:03 -0600

Interviews and commentary on the mega media merger between CTVglobemedia and CHUM Ltd.

FRIENDS Presentation to the Heritage Committee in Vancouver

Fri, 16 Mar 2007 16:50:39 -0600

FRIENDS presents recommendations to parliamentarians on the role of the public broadcaster in the 21st century.

FRIENDS on Report on Business Television's SqueezePlay

Fri, 05 Jan 2007 21:41:12 -0700

Ian Morrison talks with SqueezePlay's hosts about the relevance of the CRTC, and the regulation of Canada's cultural industries.

FRIENDS presentation to the CRTC on over-the-air television

Thu, 07 Dec 2006 13:12:32 -0700

This edition of the podcast features a presentation Ian Morrison, spokesperson for FRIENDS, made to the CRTC on the regulatory framework for over-the-air television on Dec 6, 2006.

As you will hear FRIENDS encourages the CRTC to grant carriage fees to over-the-air broadcasters in return for commitments to local and drama programming and to reinstate a policy of requiring a percentage of revenue to be spent on the production of Canadian programming.

FRIENDS presentation to the Standing Committee on Finance

Thu, 14 Jun 2007 13:26:30 -0700

This edition features a video presentation FRIENDS spokesperson, Ian Morrison, made to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance.

CHUM/Bell Globemedia

Tue, 29 Aug 2006 12:35:07 -0600

This edition of the podcast features Ian Morrison, spokesperson for FRIENDS, in conversation with Toronto Star columnist Antonia Zerbisias on the proposed takeover of CHUM Ltd. by Bell Globemedia. You can read Antonia's blog at: http://thestar.blogs.com/azerb/.

Dalton Camp Award Winners

Tue, 29 Aug 2006 12:21:51 -0600

This edition of the podcast features the winners of the 2006 Dalton Camp Award, reading their essays. The Award was established by FRIENDS in 2002 to encourage and recognize excellence in essay-writing on the link between democratic values and the quality of the media in Canada

Dalton Camp Award Video

Tue, 29 Aug 2006 12:21:38 -0600

Seven minute video produced by the FRIENDS of Canadian Broadcasting to communicate the story of the Dalton Camp Award