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Releases from 2006

December 15, 2006:
Incorrect Quotation from the Qur’an and Unfair Treatment of Muslim Callers Violated Broadcast Standards
September 22, 2006:
Open-Line Program Contained Inappropriate Insults and Sexually Explicit Dialogue
August 15, 2006:
News Report about Firearms Somewhat Distorted but Not in Breach
July 18, 2006:
Broadcast of Civic Address in Breach of Standards
July 18, 2006:
Inaccurate and Distorted News Reports Violated Broadcast Standards
July 12, 2006:
Criticism of Government Program for Drug Addicts not Unfair
June 15, 2006:
Radio Station Entitled to Respond to Criticisms on Air
June 15, 2006:
Open-line Host's Treatment of Callers Rude but not in Breach of Code
June 7, 2006:
Coarse Language Should not Be Broadcast during Daytime Radio
May 16, 2006:
Station's Contest Offering Las Vegas Vacation Prize Not in Breach of Code
May 16, 2006:
Crime Drama Requires Higher rating and Detailed Viewer Advisories
May 9, 2006:
Negative Remarks about Disabled in Breach of Broadcast Standards
May 3, 2006:
Religious Terms Used as Expletives Not in Violation of Broadcast Code
April 19, 2006:
Stand-Up Comedy Routine Not in Breach of Broadcast Standards
April 11, 2006:
Drama Containing F-Word Requires Post-9:00 Time Slot and Detailed Viewer Advisories
March 29, 2006:
Broadcast of Calgary Stampede Competitions Not in Breach of Code
March 16, 2006:
Broadcast of F-word at Live Event in Violation of Code
March 15, 2006:
Radio Station Should Have Revealed "Live" Rolling Stones Concert was Pre-Recorded
March 15, 2006:
Harsh Insults toward Program Guest in Breach of Broadcast Code
March 9, 2006:
Sponsored Programs Must Clearly, Transparently and Unequivocally Disclose Material Information
March 7, 2006:
Mocking Comments about Asians in Violation of CAB Code of Ethics
January 12, 2006:
Sexually Explicit Documentary Requires Post-9:00 pm Broadcast
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Releases from 2005

December 20, 2005:
Canadian Broadcast Standards Council Releases Annual Report
December 6, 2005:
Directing Coarse Language at Individuals in Breach of Code
November 16, 2005:
Broadcast of a Caller's Telephone Number and Name in Breach of Code of Ethics
November 16, 2005:
Broadcast of Bare Breasts before 9:00 pm Not Necessarily Exclusively Adult Fare
November 16, 2005:
Broadcast of Coarse Language in a Music Video before 9:00 pm Requires Viewer Advisories
October 14, 2005:
Video Segment Unrelated to Topic Should Not Have Appeared in Public Affairs Program
September 16, 2005:
The Failure to Respond Effectively to Complainants Breaches CBSC Membership Obligations
September 13, 2005:
Documentary about Porn Industry Requires Viewer Advisories
August 16, 2005:
Broadcast of F-Word before 9:00 pm Breaches Broadcast Standards
August 10, 2005:
Commercial Parody with an Aboriginal Theme not in Breach of Broadcast Standards
July 6, 2005:
Interview with Accused's Young Son in News Report in Breach of Journalistic Standards
June 14, 2005:
Broadcaster's Failure to Respond to Complainant Breaches CBSC Membership Responsibilities
June 14, 2005:
Abusive Comments about Homosexuals in Breach of Broadcast Code of Ethics
June 14, 2005:
Song Lyrics Promoting Violence Breach Broadcast Code, Concludes Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
June 8, 2005:
Promo for Horror Movie too Violent for Pre-9:00 pm Time Slot
May 16, 2005:
Use of "Polish" to Describe WWII Ghettos or Concentration Camps Breaches Codes
May 11, 2005:
Portraying Gays and Lesbians Inaccurately, Unfairly and Inappropriately Breaches Code
May 11, 2005:
Broadcast of Song Containing F-word during Daytime Hours in Breach of Broadcast Standards
April 14, 2005:
Failure to Retain Logger Tapes Is Violation of Membership Requirement
April 14, 2005:
Host's Use of Coarse Language in an Interview Inappropriate
March 30, 2005:
Abusive and Unduly Discriminatory Comments about an Identifiable Group Breach Private Broadcaster's Code of Ethics
March 15, 2005:
Mention of Religious Affiliation of One Political Party Leader but not Others Not in Breach of Human Rights Clause but Improper in Terms of Balance
March 15, 2005:
Late-Night Comedy Variety Program Did Not Exploit Women but Required Detailed Advisories
March 15, 2005:
Dramatic Program Containing Graphic Violence Requires 18+ Rating
March 15, 2005:
Use of the Term "Redneck" not in Breach of Code of Ethics
March 14, 2005:
Comments Encouraging Physical "Delivery of a Message" by Youthful Hockey Players In Breach of Code of Ethics
March 14, 2005:
The Use of Coarse Language in an Interview Breaches the CAB Code of Ethics
March 14, 2005:
Correct Choice Made in Selection of Video Clip for a Report on a Hostage Murder
March 9, 2005:
Erotic Programming at Midnight Is Acceptable with Appropriate Viewer Information; Failure to Deliver Logger Tapes Is a Breach of Broadcaster Obligations
March 9, 2005:
Report on Unpublished Information Potentially Jeopardizing a Kidnap Victim's Safe Return Breaches Journalistic Ethics Code
March 8, 2005:
Failure to Include Required Viewer Tools Breaches Broadcaster Codes
February 17, 2005:
Canadian Broadcast Standards Council Announces New Director of Policy
February 15, 2005:
Coarse Language on Radio and Unresponsiveness to Complainants Breach Standards
February 15, 2005:
Perpetuating Link between Women and Violence Breaches Codes
February 10, 2005:
Spoof of Sad Current Event not a Code Breach
February 10, 2005:
Proper Viewer Advisories and Ratings Icon Display Required for Mature TV Matter
February 8, 2005:
Proper Viewer Advisories and Ratings Icon Display Required for Mature TV Matter
January 27, 2005:
Pre-Watershed Coarse Language and Misuse of Viewer Aids Breach Codes, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
January 25, 2005:
Canadian Broadcast Standards Council Announces New Executive Director
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Releases from 2004

December 17, 2004:
Broadcast of interview with Penny-Pinching Landlord Breaches Broadcast Codes
December 17, 2004:
Use of the Term "Deadbeat Dads", When Balanced by News Report, Is Not in Breach
August 6, 2004:
Even the Children's Program The Amanda Show Requires Classification Icons, Affirms the Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
July 21, 2004:
Sexually Explicit Comments re Massage Parlour/Sex Trade Charges Breach Code
July 20, 2004:
Use of Confidential Information and Insulting Comments Are Both Unfair and Improper
July 20, 2004:
Failure to Air Viewer Advisories and Icons as Required by Codes Is Unacceptable
July 20, 2004:
The Unauthorized Broadcast of a Caller's Voice Breaches Standards
June 10, 2004:
Useful Viewer Tools such as Advisories and Classification Icons Must Be Aired with Appropriate Format, Frequency and Duration
June 9, 2004:
While Humour in Bad Taste Is Close To the Line, Unduly Coarse Language and Sexually Explicit Descriptions Overstep It
June 1, 2004:
Comedic Intent Does Not Justify Unduly Sexually Explicit Content
May 11, 2004:
Broadcast of Documentary "Confrontation at Concordia" Complies with Codes
April 16, 2004:
Even Predictable Level of Violence Needs Viewer Advisories
March 16, 2004:
Announcer's "Humorous" Comment about Pygmies Is Inappropriate
March 12, 2004:
Repetition of Violent Content Is Gratuitous
March 10, 2004:
Real Sex Episode Did Not Breach Scheduling Requirements
March 10, 2004:
Sexual Century Episode Did Not Breach Scheduling Requirements but Needed Advisories
March 9, 2004:
No Broadcast Code Violation for Tasteless WWE Bottom Line Segment
February 13, 2004:
Inconsistent Advisories, Pre-Watershed Coarse Language And Errors In Classification Constitute A Breach,
February 11, 2004:
Broadcast of Eminem's Foul Language during the Junos Breached the Code of Ethics
February 6, 2004:
Song with Gay Theme Not In Violation of the Code of Ethics
February 4, 2004:
1960s "Crooners" Style Spoof Song Is Unduly Sexually Explicit
February 3, 2004:
Television Commercial for Rock Radio Station Is Not Exploitative
January 27, 2004:
Joke Pertaining to Muslims Went Beyond Humour In Bad Taste
January 16, 2004:
Accumulation of Epithets in "My Ex-boyfriend" Song Is Unduly Sexually Explicit
January 15, 2004:
Content of Power Rangers Wild Force Series Is Not Problematic
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Releases from 2003

December 10, 2003:
Birthday Wishes on Tout le monde debout Are Unduly Sexually Explicit Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
October 15, 2003:
Adult-Oriented Material Found in Breach of Scheduling and Advisory Provisions Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
October 01, 2003:
Broadcast of Violence Inappropriate for Children before 9 pm Requires Advisories But Coarseness of Language Will Be Judged by Local Standards
September 25, 2003:
Sex Shop Commercial Is Not Sexually Explicit, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
September 12, 2003:
Broadcast of Violence Inappropriate for Children before 9 pm Requires Advisories But Coarseness of Language Will Be Judged by Local Standards
August 29, 2003:
Annual Tom Leykis Show on Drunk Driving Is a Fair and Balanced Approach to the Subject, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
August 27, 2003:
Humorous Reliance on Tragic Historical Events Is Improper, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
August 19, 2003:
Discussion on Morning Show Too Sexually Explicit, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
August 6, 2003:
Ethnic Slurs in Breach of Code, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
July 23, 2003:
Dating Program's Sexual Themes Require Viewer Advisories and a Higher Rating, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
June 2, 2003:
Insult Based on Mental Illness Regrettable But Not in Breach, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
June 2, 2003:
Promo Containing Coarse Words in Foreign Language Acceptable for Broadcast, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
May 28, 2003:
Sexually Violent Sports Analogy Not Acceptable, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
May 23, 2003:
Canadian Broadcast Standards Council Unveils New Multilingual Brochure
March 26, 2003:
New Members Appointed to the Ontario Regional Panel of the Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
March 25, 2003:
New Members Appointed to the Québec Regional Panel of the Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
March 20, 2003:
New Member Appointed to the Atlantic Regional Panel of the Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
March 19, 2003:
Comments Made In Documentary Not Abusive to Catholics, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
March 18, 2003:
Contest with Sexual Theme Not In Violation of Broadcast Standards, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
March 14, 2003:
Police Drama Containing Very Coarse Language Should Be Aired after 9:00 pm with Viewer Advisories, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
March 13, 2003:
Morning Show Content Too Sexually Explicit, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
March 6, 2003:
Public Affairs Segment about Detaxers Did Not Breach Broadcaster Codes, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
February 18, 2003:
Satirical Skits Involving Catholic Priests Not in Violation of Broadcast Standards, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
February 17, 2003:
Two Decisions of Canadian Broadcast Standards Council Released Today Say Host of News Program Has Greater Flexibility for Comment and French-language Broadcasters Must Rate Their Own Movies
February 12, 2003:
Use of French Religious Epithets Not In Breach of Broadcast Standards, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
February 12, 2003:
Sexual Discussion Program Requires Viewer Advisories, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
February 11, 2003:
Brother Jake's "Wake Up Contests" Not in Breach of Broadcast Code, But Satirical Sketch Is, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
February 6, 2003:
Weekend Talk Show Did Not Promote Hatred But Should Not Have Contained F-Word, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
January 29, 2003:
French Broadcast of Showgirls Requires More Viewer Advisories, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
January 22, 2003:
No Broadcast Violation for WWE Segment Depicting Violence Against Women, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
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Releases from 2002

December 18, 2002:
Promo Containing Sexual Scenes Inappropriate for Broadcast Before 9:00 pm, Regardless of Time Zone
November 26, 2002:
Unusual Game Show Content Necessitates Viewer Advisories, According to Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
November 20, 2002:
Sex Information Program Requires Viewer Advisories and Later Time Slot
November 15, 2002:
Abusive or Unduly Discriminatory Comments against Gays and Lesbians Unacceptable, Even in Religious Programming
November 12, 2002:
More Viewer Advisories Needed During Documentary on Chippendales
November 8, 2002:
News Report About Deer Hunt Park Contained Inaccuracies
November 5, 2002:
Dramatic Program Containing Scenes of Sexual Activity Requires More Viewer Advisories
October 30, 2002:
Comments Made by Radio Host Promoted Violence Against Women
October 28, 2002:
Mild but Tasteless Ethnic Joke Not in Breach of Broadcast Standards
October 1, 2002:
Except for Missing Ratings Icon, Second Season of The Sopranos Not in Breach of Codes
September 24, 2002:
Broadcast of Coarse Language in Song in Breach of Standards
September 5, 2002:
Open-Line Talk Radio Program in Breach of Broadcasters' Code of Ethics
August 16, 2002:
Unorthodox Reporting of a Multiple Murder in Breach of Broadcast Codes
July 16, 2002:
Sexually Explicit Conversations Inappropriate for Morning Radio
June 26, 2002:
Broadcast of Government Representative's Voice without Permission Violates Privacy
June 25, 2002:
Broadcasters Must Air Sufficient Viewer Advisories and Classification Icons
May 24, 2002:
Documentary Containing Coarse Language and Sexually Explicit Discussions Should Air After 9:00 pm
May 17, 2002:
Broadcasters Required to Provide More Viewer Advisories for Programs That Air before 9:00 pm in Western Time Zones
May 14, 2002:
Comedic Sketch Invaded Participants' Privacy
May 14, 2002:
Dialogue about "Hunting Hindus" in Breach of Human Rights Clause
May 7, 2002:
Broadcaster's Failure to Respond to a Complaint Violates Responsibility of CBSC Membership
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