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Canadian Heritage Minister Mélanie Joly recently launched a comprehensive review of Canada’s media and cultural sectors. In her words: “ […]
Share your unique perspective of the CBC with the Heritage Minister by May 20 Read More
Heritage Minister Mélanie Joly recently launched a comprehensive review of Canada’s media and cultural sectors. In her words: “everything is
Share your unique perspective as media workers with the Heritage Minister Read More
Even here at home, we must fight any attempt to limit a free press or thwart the public’s right to know, no matter how trivial it may seem. As journalism goes, so goes democracy.
As journalism goes, so goes democracy Read More
CBC management announced today how the new $75 million in government funding will be spent this year, confirming that none
CBC shortchanges local programming on road to reinvestment Read More
Ahead of CBC CEO Hubert Lacroix’s scheduled announcement on Monday of his plans for the new CBC funding, CMG is
Start rebuilding CBC/Radio-Canada’s foundation : CMG Read More
The Campaign for fairness in factual TV has updated the Guide to working in Canadian factual TV for 2016. The
We’ve updated the guide to working in factual TV Read More
CMG appeared before the Heritage Committee today, to emphasize the challenges faced by media workers as they go through job and programming cuts, corporate downsizing, long hours, low pay and precarious work. CMG President Carmel Smyth called for increased funding for CBC/Radio Canada, better support for provincial broadcasters TVO and tfo among others, and special recognition for APTN.
Gatineau – March 7, 2016 – The Canadian Media Guild (CMG) met with Heritage Minister Mélanie Joly in Gatineau today
CBC needs urgent funding to stop the cuts – CMG to Canadian Heritage Minister Mélanie Joly Read More
By guest blogger Buffy Childerhose “Whatever course you decide upon, there is always someone to tell you that you’re wrong.” These
Quoting American poets while Rome burns Read More
CMG appeared at a CRTC hearing today to make the case that local news is in crisis. The union shared
More money for local news and programming, please: CMG to CRTC Read More
A first-of-its-kind independent economic forecast shows regulatory changes espoused by the Harper government and adopted in last year’s CRTC Let’s
Study shows CRTC changes to cost 15,000 Canadian TV jobs by 2020 Read More
The Canadian Media Guild (CMG) is encouraged to see that the new government has reaffirmed support for CBC/Radio-Canada among its
We are updating the annual survey of pay in the Canadian factual TV industry to help bring more transparency and
Help update the pay rates for work in factual TV Read More
We must now return control of CBC and Radio‐Canada to the people. Now, more than ever, we need a strong public broadcaster – a solid and vigorous foundation for information and culture in the digital age.
“We must now return control of CBC and Radio‐Canada to the people” Read More
CMG has filed a submission to the CRTC as part of the Commission’s review of local programming, emphasizing the fact
Crisis in local programming requires bold action: CMG submission to the CRTC Read More
We are particularly concerned about cuts to local news and regional programming, cuts in in-house production capacity, as well as plans to sell production assets and studios, all part of what CBC President Hubert has called “Strategy 2020”. Under your leadership, we can restore CBC/Radio-Canada to a place of pride.
The major unions representing workers at CBC/Radio-Canada – CMG, SCRC and AR – have written to Prime minister-designate Justin Trudeau
CBC/Radio-Canada supporters marched 200 kilometers from Montreal to Ottawa to demand better funding and guaranteed independence for public broadcasting. Marchers
Over the next week, please speak with friends and family about how this election matters for the future of the CBC and public broadcasting in Canada. Share what you value about CBC; communicate how CBC connects to your idea of Canada.
We Champion CBC – one of Canada’s greatest public assets Read More
I am often asked to speak to groups about the media business and the future of public broadcasting. Recently
Top 10 Reasons Public Broadcasting is Awesome Read More
The marchers leave Tuesday, October 6 from the CBC/Radio-Canada building in Montreal, and will be arriving on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, on Monday, Oct 12.
Marchers from Montreal to Ottawa demanding better funding for CBC/Radio-Canada Read More
For decades, the CBC’s TV, radio, and online programming, along with other initiatives such as the CBCMusic.ca Festival, have provided a platform for Canadian artists to reach a larger audience. It’s often the first, and sometimes only, outlet that will play their music and conduct interviews for a national audience. It’s a vital part of the music ecosystem in this country.
A-List of Canadian Rock Stars sign petition, join campaign to Support the CBC Read More
This week, on September 29 and 30, the CBC Board of Directors is meeting in Winnipeg. There are fewer than
Call to Action for CBC/Radio-Canada on Tuesday, September 29 – show your commitment Read More
The fate of the CBC could be decided at a trade table far away from Canada even as this country
CBC could be on the table at next round of TPP talks this Wednesday Read More
