Fed. gov’t will not endorse Heritage Committee’s report on the CBC

The federal government has chosen to not endorse the Heritage Committee’s report on CBC/Radio-Canada.

The CBC, needless to say, isn’t thrilled. “We are disappointed that the Government has not endorsed the Committee’s unanimous recommendations, said Hubert T. Lacroix, President of CBC/Radio-Canada. “The report is a blueprint for developing the future goals of public broadcasting in Canada.”

“The MOU would provide Canadians with a clear understanding of the future course of their public broadcaster and the resources necessary to provide the services they require.” Lacroix said. “In addition, the MOU improves the Corporation’s governance by enabling us to plan our activities and services over more than 12 months and thereby make more efficient use of our resources.”

Governments around the world have recognized the importance of developing clear strategic directions for their national public broadcasters in multi-year agreements. The Heritage Committee’s proposal for a seven-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) offers the same accountability.

The CBC noted that, given its current resources, the Corporation is facing some “critical choices” about its future directions.


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5 Responses to “Fed. gov’t will not endorse Heritage Committee’s report on the CBC”

    Dwight Williams says:

    I am disturbed by that lack of endorsement. The refusal is a Mistake.
    Jason Paris says:

    I’m disturbed too, but not surprised.

    It’s amazing how good the CBC/Radio-Canada continues to be, despite this.
    Eldon Shamblin says:

    What does it mean?

    If the Conservatives get a majority, the
    CBC budget is taking a beating.
    Philip Elliott says:

    CBC has always taken a beating either way albeit Tory or Liberal as of late.

    Don’t get me wrong as I am not a supporter of they way things are changing at CBC Radio 2. I doubt it’s any less expensive to produce ‘pop’ based concerts as opposed to Classical concerts.

    I AM Glad that the Heritage Committee seem to side with the listeners of CBC.

    It WOULD have been a good idea had CBC Radio 2 put forth a plan to consult with listeners as to what THEY want to hear, not what we SHOULD be hearing
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