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Parties differ on plans for CBC, digital policy in federal election platforms

| 04/23/2025 1:41 pm EDT

Parties differ on plans for CBC, digital policy in federal election platformsMultiple federal parties have released their 2025 election platforms ahead of Monday’s vote, announcing differing plans to address broadcast funding and regulations, online...

Carney promises $150M in new funding for CBC, will continue to allow ads

Media | 04/04/2025 6:44 pm EDT

Carney promises $150M in new funding for CBC, will continue to allow adsPrime Minister Mark Carney said he plans to increase CBC/Radio-Canada’s funding by $150 million and enshrine its funding into law if the Liberals win the federal election. ...

Political strife, production cuts challenge independent producers: CMPA head

Media | 01/23/2025 5:12 pm EST

Political strife, production cuts challenge independent producers: CMPA headPolitical intrigue on both sides of the Canada/United States border could...

CBC head Tait grilled once again on executive pay, exit package

Media | 10/21/2024 6:16 pm EDT

CBC CEO Catherine Tait appearing at the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage's meeting on Oct. 21, 2024.Outgoing CBC/Radio-Canada CEO Catherine Tait has once again been grilled by...

CBC reports it could have new CEO, mandate within a month

Media | 10/07/2024 1:42 pm EDT

CBC president Catherine TaitCBC/Radio-Canada could have a renewed mandate and a new president/CEO announced in October or early November, CBC News reports. Minister of Canadian Heritage Pascale St-Onge is expected to make the announcement before she is expected to go on parental leave in mid-November....

Online harms and more in focus as Parliament returns

Internet and Governance | 09/16/2024 7:00 am EDT

Parliament HillWith Parliament returning today, there are a handful of bills affecting the online world still before...

CBC CEO Catherine Tait not worried for broadcaster’s longevity

Internet and Governance | 08/06/2024 4:25 pm EDT

The Wire Report’s most popular stories of 2024Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre has made slashing CBC/Radio-Canada’s...

Conservatives attack CBC in House and Senate

Media | 05/09/2024 12:11 pm EDT

Tories seek committee hearings on Rogers-Shaw dealThe Conservative Party launched attacks on CBC/Radio-Canada Wednesday after several days of the Bloc...

Tory convention takes aim at Streaming Act, CBC

Internet and Governance | 09/06/2023 4:29 pm EDT

Tories seek committee hearings on Rogers-Shaw dealDissatisfaction with the Online Streaming Act and defunding the CBC are among the resolutions being...

Tories take aim at future of CBC in leadership race

Media | 08/29/2022 3:37 pm EDT

CBC board postings extendedThe CBC/ Radio-Canada’s English services may have a target on its back, depending on who wins the...

Rogers, Shaw execs mum on spectrum at Industry committee  

Media | 03/29/2021 7:40 pm EDT

Rogers, Shaw execs mum on spectrum at Industry committee  On the opening day Monday of hearings into Roger's proposed acquisition of...

Tories seek committee hearings on Rogers-Shaw deal

telecom | 03/16/2021 5:20 pm EDT

Tories seek committee hearings on Rogers-Shaw dealShadow minister for jobs and industry Pierre Poilievre announced Tuesday afternoon that the Conservatives...

New NAFTA allows Super Bowl simsub ahead of SCC review

Media | 10/01/2018 7:18 pm EDT

New NAFTA allows Super Bowl simsub ahead of SCC reviewThe new trade pact forged by Canada, the U.S. and Mexico to replace the...

Cogeco hires lobbyist with wireless spectrum expertise

telecom | 07/03/2018 11:54 am EDT

Cogeco hires lobbyist with wireless spectrum expertiseAmir Bigloo, who has a history of successful spectrum purchases as CEO of Corridor Communications Inc. (CCI), recently began lobbying on behalf of Cogeco Inc. during a period that saw the telecom vie for more wireless spectrum. The Kian Telecom Inc. CEO joined Cogeco as...

Link Canada Child Benefit to low-income Internet plans: Telus

telecom | 05/17/2016 8:44 pm EDT

Telus Corp. is suggesting that subsidized Internet service be made available to families that already collect the Child Canada Benefit. Spokeswoman Luiza Staniec said in an...