Save Our Northwest CBC

A petition to ensure stable and adequate funding for local CBC Broadcasting

The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) is an emblem of national identity and provides Northwestern Ontario with a voice through which we are able to express our ideas, concerns and opinions.

Citizens of Northwestern Ontario rely on the CBC to provide up-to-date and reliable information on international, national and local issues; as well, the CBC is an avenue through which we may preserve and enhance our cultures and identity, celebrate Northern artists, and support diversity. In Northwestern Ontario, as with many other areas across Canada, we also rely on the CBC to provide a sense of connection among those of us who reside in remote and isolated communities and locations.

Unfortunately, like many organizations, the CBC is facing economic difficulties. These difficulties have been compounded by a Conservative government that has remained inactive. The result is the loss of 800 jobs, a projected decrease in regional programming, and a decrease in current affairs and special event programming. Locally, the Thunder Bay CBC radio station will lose 50% of its staff.

Join the campaign to call on the Harper government to reinstate the CBC, especially protecting those locations offering regional programming. Sign the CBC petition by visiting your local constituency office, and sign the on-line petition to show your support.

Petition to the Government of Canada

We, the undersigned residents of Canada, wish to bring your attention the following:

Whereas the entire media industry in Canada is suffering from a massive, but temporary decline advertising revenue;

Whereas the Canadian Broadcast Corporation (CBC) receives 40 percent of its funding through said advertising revenues and 60 percent from government allotments;

Whereas the CBC is experiencing a revenue shortfall of $171 million dollars and has requested a bridge loan from future CBC budgets to cover the temporary shortfall;

Whereas the CBC requires additional money to protect local programming on radio and television;

Whereas the news, sports, arts, culture, and entertainment programming of the CBC is an essential service for communities in Northwestern Ontario;

Therefore, we the undersigned call upon the Government of Canada to extend bridge financing as requested by the CBC in order to maintain the volume and quality of local programming and prevent job losses in Northwestern Ontario.

John Rafferty, MP for Thunder Bay Rainy River

Bruce Hyer, MP for Thunder Bay Superior North

Contact (807) 345-1818 for more information

Please note: You must sign a physical petition sheet to be included in the petition being sent to the House of Commons. You may sign the petition at Bruce Hyer's constituency office located at 69 N Court St., Thunder Bay.

Links of Interest:

Friends of Canadian Broadcasting - an independent, Canada-wide, non-partisan voluntary organization whose mission is to defend and enhance the quality and quantity of Canadian programming in the Canadian audio-visual system. Friends is not affiliated with any broadcaster or political party.
www.friends.ca

	Save Our Northwest CBC A petition to ensure stable and adequate funding for local CBC Broadcasting The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) is an emblem of national identity and provides Northwestern Ontario with a voice through which we are able to express our ideas, concerns and opinions. Citizens of Northwestern Ontario rely on the CBC to provide up-to-date and reliable information on international, national and local issues; as well, the CBC is an avenue through which we may preserve and enhance our cultures and identity, celebrate Northern artists, and support diversity. In Northwestern Ontario, as with many other areas across Canada, we also rely on the CBC to provide a sense of connection among those of us who reside in remote and isolated communities and locations. Unfortunately, like many organizations, the CBC is facing economic difficulties. These difficulties have been compounded by a Conservative government that has remained inactive. The result is the loss of 800 jobs, a projected decrease in regional programming, and a decrease in current affairs and special event programming. Locally, the Thunder Bay CBC radio station will lose 50% of its staff. Join the campaign to call on the Harper government to reinstate the CBC, especially protecting those locations offering regional programming. Sign the CBC petition by visiting your local constituency office, and sign the on-line petition to show your support. Petition to the Government of Canada We, the undersigned residents of Canada, wish to bring your attention the following: Whereas the entire media industry in Canada is suffering from a massive, but temporary decline advertising revenue; Whereas the Canadian Broadcast Corporation (CBC) receives 40 percent of its funding through said advertising revenues and 60 percent from government allotments; Whereas the CBC is experiencing a revenue shortfall of $171 million dollars and has requested a bridge loan from future CBC budgets to cover the temporary shortfall; Whereas the CBC requires additional money to protect local programming on radio and television; Whereas the news, sports, arts, culture, and entertainment programming of the CBC is an essential service for communities in Northwestern Ontario; Therefore, we the undersigned call upon the Government of Canada to extend bridge financing as requested by the CBC in order to maintain the volume and quality of local programming and prevent job losses in Northwestern Ontario. Contact (807) 345-1818 for more information Please note: You must sign a physical petition sheet to be included in the petition being sent to the House of Commons. You may sign the petition at Bruce Hyer's constituency office located at 69 N Court St., Thunder Bay. Links of Interest: Friends of Canadian Broadcasting - an independent, Canada-wide, non-partisan voluntary organization whose mission is to defend and enhance the quality and quantity of Canadian programming in the Canadian audio-visual system. Friends is not affiliated with any broadcaster or political party. www.friends.ca Copyright 2009. All Rights Reserved. \| Bruce Hyer, MP, NDP Thunder Bay Superior North \| Website by CS Design Studio