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Bill would let government issue directives to CBC

Briefs | 06/14/2013 7:56 pm EDT

A private Senate bill tabled this week would give the federal Heritage Minister and Parliament the power to give CBC/Radio-Canada written directives relating to its image and branding, coverage of news and “the Canadian reality,” as well as what information it releases to researchers.

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