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We fight for thatCRTC Decision on CBC N-word ComplaintNOTICE TO LISTENERS: THIS EPISODE DISCUSSES A RACIAL SLUR (BUT WE DON'T USE IT)We also note both commenters are racially white and do not pretend to be able to speak to systemic racism, except in general terms and that this episode is not intended, even indirectly, as a collateral attack on the decision's holding. Rather, the CRTC's way of approaching the issue legally and procedurally is what is discussed. Since the recording, the CBC has claimed to appeal the decision, but is also agreeing to follow the CRTC's expectations (to issue an apology), which is interesting g...2022-07-191h 13We fight for thatC-10: The Legal Issues - Online Conference PreviewReturning champ Monica Auer visits to preview PIAC and FRPC's online conference, "C-10: The Legal Issues".Please register for this free webinar on Wednesday, November 3, 2021 from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm ETMore information and registeration are found here:https://www.piac.ca/2021/10/19/c-10-the-legal-issues/We discuss the scope and definition of "broadcasting" under the Broadcasting Act and former Bill C-10, which the re-elected minority government has vowed to move through Parliament in the first 100 days post-election. Also discussed are the limits of CRTC discretion and ability to police the vast new powers d...2021-10-191h 00We fight for thatBroadcasting and Why it Matters to You with Monica AuerThe CanCon is coming! The CanCon is coming! Or not. Today we discuss Bill C-10, An Act to amend the Broadcasting Act and to make related and consequential amendments to other Acts, phew!Today's guest Monica Auer, Executive Director of Canada’s Forum for Research and Policy in Communications (FRPC) strives mightily to explain broadcasting regulation in Canada and how the federal government wants to change it. What could go wrong? Turns out a lot, if you hurry to do it, have a very specific goal in mind but ignore the rest, and just rip the heart out...2020-12-241h 11