‘New government’ must develop a well-defined policy on mergers and acquisitions in broadcasting, says Lincoln // Acquisition/Merger
LAC-SAINT-LOUIS, QUE.–The House of Commons Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage embarked over two years ago on a comprehensive study of Canada’s broadcasting industry. The aim was to create a blue-print to strengthen the industry in the 21[Symbol Not Transcribed] century and permit it to meet the challenges of the new global communications revolution. It seemed […]
Martin brings in ‘facilitators’ for this week’s Liberal caucus: ‘this is going to be a first’: Grit MP Stan Keyes
The days of freewheeling Liberal caucus sessions may soon come to an end, as the party moves to restore a sense of order to the closed-door meetings that will now include expert facilitators and tighter control over the movement of MPs. At least that’s the plan for this week’s caucus retreat in Ottawa on Dec. […]
Culture: it’s the human necessity, says Gov. Gen. Clarkson: by linking country’s highest awards for arts to the GG’s Office, we are saying art is essential to our life
When Vincent Massey headed the Royal Commission on National Development in the Arts, Letters and Sciences (1949 to 1951), he created the basis for an incredible explosion of artistic talent and performance in Canada over the next five decades. In the years he was Governor General from 1952 to 1959, his strong personal commitment to […]
Chretien political ministerial staffers putting out feelers for jobs in new Paul Martin-led Liberal government
For a high number of the 500 or so ministerial political staffers and almost all the 80 PMO political staffers, Friday, Dec. 12 may be the last day of work as new Liberal Leader and Prime Minister-in-Waiting Paul Martin is scheduled to take over the reins of government on this day. [Graph Not Transcribed] With […]
Naturalization, expeditious and otherwise: when Bhupinder S. Liddar obtained Canadian citizenship is not relevant
WASHINGTON, D.C.–At least partially in the absence of the Canadian Alliance having time on its hands, there has been a fuss over the status of Bhupinder S. Liddar at the time (Oct. 21) when he was appointed Canadian Counsul General to Punjab in India. Mr. Liddar has been well-known around Ottawa for much of his […]
U.S. interest in Georgia erratic
It’s the difference between slim and being portly, between moving quickly and fluidly and slowly and sedately. Or, more simply, the difference between middle aged and being 75 years old. To switch from the personal to the geopolitical, it’s the difference between the small nation-state of Georgia being part of what Russia calls its “Near […]
NDP spin guy Heath won’t run in Ottawa Centre
Jamey Heath, NDP leader Jack Jayton’s quickwitted director of communications, says he won’t run in the Ontario riding of Ottawa Centre in the next general election expected next spring. [Graph Not Transcribed] [Graph Not Transcribed] “The timing is not right,” said Mr. Heath, 31, last week, adding that “as much as I would like to […]
Real ‘democratic deficit’ in Canada’s broadcasting industry: and yet government’s response to Broadcasting Committee Report was underwhelming
DARTMOUTH, N.S.–If the Liberals are truly ready to turn over a new leaf and address the democratic deficit in Parliament and Canada, I think the perfect place to start is with the Heritage Committee report “Our Cultural Sovereignty: The Second Century of Canadian Broadcasting.” Over 900 pages, the report is the result of two years […]
Bullard’s not so funny
TORONTO–Life, as everybody knows, is full of mysteries. [Graph Not Transcribed] One of them, at least for me, is how somebody as unfunny as Mike Bullard has become such a noted “comedian” and media icon in this country. Bullard, as you likely know, split with CTV, after six years with his late-night Open Mike With […]
Regan in line to become Martin’s House leader: speculation places Nova Scotian MP as a top candidate for the job; MPs Alcock, Lee also in running
A buzz has generated on Parliament Hill that Geoff Regan, the son of a Pierre Trudeau era Cabinet minister, is in line to serve as Paul Martin’s government House leader in the next Liberal Cabinet to be unveiled on Dec. 12. The position is currently held by Don Boudria who has been Prime Minister Jean […]
