Hundreds of Canadians out to show their support for CBC
Montreal, Thursday, September 24, 2015 CMG joined hundreds of citizens who came out ahead of the Leaders’ Debate in French […]
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Fall update from the Campaign for fairness in factual TV
There are a few updates from the campaign to share as we head into fall: Vancouver social for factual TV
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Demonstration for reinvesting in CBC/Radio-Canada – Thu, Sept. 24, CBC building in Montreal
Membres of the public are invited to a demonstration for reinvesting in CBC/Radio-Canada this Thursday, September 24 at 6:30 p.m. in front of la Maison de Radio-Canada, the CBC building in Montreal.
CBC announces plans to sell off all buildings in midst of election campaign
CBC announced today at a town hall for staff that it is selling all its property across the country, including
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CMG urges changes to Ontario labour and employment law
CMG president Carmel Smyth and organizer Buffy Childerhose are appearing today before a panel reviewing Ontario labour and employment
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Public broadcasters “risk being boiled to death”: Hubert Lacroix
Given that three out of four federal political parties are pledging to reverse recent budget cuts to the CBC, if that happens will Lacroix commit now to use the money to restore jobs and restore a proud tradition of producing award-winning documentaries and original programming?
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How to Champion Public Broadcasting during the election
There is a lot you can do during this election to ensure a viable future for CBC/Radio-Canada and support CMG’s
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CMG registers as a third party in the federal election
To advocate in favour of public broadcasting and a strong, well-funded, pan-Canadian public broadcaster during this federal election, CMG is
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Secret negotiations trading away CBC
The Conservative government is taking part in secret international trade talks that could threaten the future of CBC. We are
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CMG and CWA Canada strongly support court challenge against Bill C-51
The Canadian Media Guild (CMG) and our parent union CWA Canada support Canadian Journalists for Free Expression (CJFE) in its
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Conservative-dominated Senate Committee recommends a weaker CBC/Radio-Canada despite the overwhelming majority of the testimony it heard
The Canadian Media Guild (CMG) is saddened but not surprised to learn that a Conservative-dominated Senate committee has proposed a
If we believe in a country called Canada, we need to believe in a public space and media for Canada : Peter Miller
In the past year, the most paralyzing and unnecessary cuts ever imposed on the CBC/Radio-Canada have moved a growing number
CBC Board to meet June 22-23 — Ask them to defend CBC
Remember what this government has done – $115 million in annual public funding has been cut from the CBC budget, even after promises during the last election to maintain or increase support to the national public broadcaster.
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Why Canada needs CBC/Radio-Canada now more than ever: Tony Burman
After a distinguished career reporting, running CBC’s news division, and Al Jazeera English, then as visiting scholar at Ryerson University’s
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Ensure the current Broadcasting Act is implemented in the public interest: CMG
At a recent conference organized by the Forum for Research and Policy Communications (FRPC) and the University of Ottawa’s Centre
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Organizer for CMG’s Fairness in Factual TV Campaign
The Canadian Media Guild has an exciting part-time opportunity for the right candidate to make a difference in both the
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CBC/Radio-Canada and APTN both deserve the continued support of Canadians
CBC is the only television network in the North, broadcasting local news information and cultural programming, and sharing stories from other Canadians. APTN has been recognized as a world leader in Aboriginal broadcasting.
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How federal parties plan to restore funding and independence for CBC
Like numerous Canadians and many organizations, CMG has asked the national political parties running in the upcoming federal election to
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Factual TV workers speak out on need for change: watch video
Today the Canadian Media Guild launches a new public service announcement about why we need better and safer working conditions
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Factual TV workers produce guide to working in the industry
Factual TV workers have collaborated with the Canadian Media Guild to produce the first-ever Guide to working in Canada’s factual
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Get-out-the-vote town hall and workshop in your area
The public forum will be followed by a hands-on workshop on how to increase voter turnout in people’s neighbourhoods Check to see when the national tour will be in your area: http://canadians.org/govote2015#sthash.IJBHXWVl.dpuf
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Join us May 12 to launch the first-ever guide to working in factual TV!
Network over drinks and snacks with colleagues and friends, while we hand out our newly published Guide on Tuesday, May
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CMG’s parent union calls on CBC president Lacroix to reverse job cuts, champion public broadcasting
With the latest round of job reductions, it’s now clearer than ever that the CBC cannot fulfill its federally legislated mandate. As president and as a board member, it’s your duty to uphold that mandate and to advocate on behalf of public broadcasting.
Produce a video to promote Fairness for Factual TV workers
The Canadian Media Guild (CMG) is commissioning a short video to promote our campaign to improve working conditions in factual
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