Re: Broadcasting Public Notice CRTC 2008-6
Dear Mr. Morin,
I support a policy of fully itemized public disclosure of all aspects of Canadian program development and Broadcasting. We need to be specific about the kinds of programming Canadian culture needs for optimal health. There must be clearly designated percentages of our culture dollars for Drama, Music, Lifestyle, Child to Adult Education, Science, Arts and News. The regulations must be clear and unequivocal. The grossly general word “programming” must never appear alone in the regulations. It is the reason why we are in trouble today.
Canadian culture can only thrive when all people feel engaged. That means we have to know where our culture related tax dollars are going at all times so we can have an intelligent say about how they are spent. Our licensees must be accountable and they must adhere not only to the letter of our regulations but to the spirit of our commonwealth. The recent rebellions of Shaw and Videotron represent vital opportunities to identify legitimate grievances and renew CRTC regulations within an equitable framework that ensures a balance of creative power and social responsibility in Canadian Broadcasting. Telefilm, CBC, and the CTF deserve the same scrutiny as Shaw, Videotron and all the other private broadcasting and distribution enterprises.
I applaud any effort at transparency and thank you for your care and consideration.
With sincere respect and concern,
Kimberly Smith
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