Mandatory Vaccinations in the Workplace
The federal government announced recently that it will make the COVID 19 vaccine mandatory for the federal public service. The […]
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“For an OPP officer to threaten a journalist for doing their job is inappropriate, unacceptable, and likely illegal”
It is the professional and legal obligation of all journalists to attempt to contact the subject of a story, even if that requires repeated efforts.
Media report: CMG advises caution
Toronto – January 30, 2020 – The Canadian Media Guild (CMG) is advising caution when considering the recommendations issued by
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Unpacking CBC’s Strategic Plan – The Public Broadcaster and Public Funding
Founded in the first part of the last century, the creation and development of CBC/Radio-Canada are feats of national will.
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Tell the Federal Government to leave our pensions alone!
CMG’s parent union has called for the withdrawal of Bill C-27, a bill that undermines Defined Benefit pension plans. Read the
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CMG concerned CBC management’s sudden proposal to cut ads puts jobs at risk
Your Union was briefed by CBC/Radio-Canada management today on CBC’s proposal to drop all advertising along with a request for
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CBC/Radio-Canada employees mark 80 years of contribution by Canadian professionals and talent
Toronto, November 2, 2016 – As we mark 80 years of the first public radio broadcast in Canada, CBC/Radio-Canada employees
CMG is alarmed CBC/Radio-Canada is cutting service to minority Francophone communities
The Canadian Media Guild (CMG) is disappointed to learn that CBC/Radio-Canada is cutting important radio programming that serves minority French
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Supporting CMG members working at the 2016 Rio Olympics
Over the last few months leading into the Rio 2016 Olympics, CMG has been working with CBC/Radio-Canada to pro-actively develop
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Hubert Lacroix’s 2020 plan dissected
For the last two years as we have struggled to make sense of CBC President Hubert Lacroix’s 2020 plan and his
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The bigger — ideological — threat to CBC
Stephen Harper may no longer be prime minister — but his influence on the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation lingers. While the
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CBC advises freelancers on how to get paid in the event of a Canada Post labour dispute
There may be a disruption in postal services across Canada as soon as July 2nd, 2016 and the CBC has
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CRTC excludes CBC, other public service media in new local news funding decision
CMG is disappointed that the CRTC has excluded CBC/Radio-Canada and other public service media from its local news funding
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CBC needs urgent funding to stop the cuts – CMG to Canadian Heritage Minister Mélanie Joly
Gatineau – March 7, 2016 – The Canadian Media Guild (CMG) met with Heritage Minister Mélanie Joly in Gatineau today
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Lack of confidence in the CBC/Radio-Canada President and Board
Today, after much consideration and discussion, the Canadian Media Guild took the unprecedented step of publicly declaring our lack of
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Update on the use of Smartphones, especially iPhones in news gathering
CBC management is implementing its new plan this week with supper-hour shows going to their new time slots of 60
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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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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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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
Ottawa concert “For the Love of CBC” March 9
Thirty artists and personalities from across Canada will share their talents on Monday, March 9, at the National Arts Centre Theater in Ottawa (NAC), to show support for CBC/Radio-Canada, which is endangered
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Unions representing CBC/Radio-Canada employees shocked by Harper’s remarks
The unions representing CBC/Radio-Canada employees shocked by disparaging remarks by PM Harper in Québec, demand apology.
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Champion Public Broadcasting – Making the case for CBC / Radio-Canada
What can we do to ensure a strong future for CBC? The single most important thing any one of us
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Liberal Heritage Critic Dion speaks out in support of CBC/Radio-Canada
After months of urging politicians to publicly share their position on CBC/Radio-Canada, specifically whether they support increased funding and guaranteed
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Welcome news: NDP commits to cancel cut to CBC funding, change how CBC Board is appointed
CMG applauds today’s announcement in Montreal by NDP leader Thomas Mulcair to cancel the $115-million cut to CBC funding made
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