Media Releases

2023

• Television Broadcasts of Movies Require Detailed Advisories, Sufficient Classification Icons and Appropriate Scheduling, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
• Broadcasters Should Ensure Complete and Accurate Information in Public Affairs Programming, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
• Sponsorship of Programming Must be Disclosed, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
• Scenes of Suicide in Drama Program were Acceptable but Require Higher Rating, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council

2022

• Retro Sitcom Episode Did Not Breach Broadcast Codes, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
• F-Word in English Songs on French Stations is Sometimes Acceptable, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
• Broadcast of Person’s COVID-19 Vaccination Status Was Inappropriate, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
• A Report about US Border Patrols Did Not Breach Broadcast Codes, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
• Inaccurate Term in Report about Residential Schools Breaches Broadcast Codes, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council

2021

• Inaccurate Dates in News Report Result in Code Breach, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
• CBSC Releases Two Decisions on News Broadcasts
• Sexually Explicit Scenes Required Later Time Slot, Detailed Advisories and 16+ Classification, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
• Discretionary Services’ Broadcasts Containing Adult Language and Sexual Content Required Post-9:00 pm Time Slots and Detailed Advisories, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
• Live News Coverage of Alleged Hostage Situation Should Have Demonstrated More Sensitivity and Restraint, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
• Violent Reference During Hockey Commentary Breaches Broadcast Code, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
• Misrepresentation of Trump Comment Constitutes Inaccuracy but Not Bias, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council

2020

• Broadcasters Must Disclose Shared Ownership when Reporting on Related Media and Ensure News Reports Don’t Seem Like Ads, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
• Horror Movies and Other Mature Content Should Only Air After 9:00 pm, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
• Editorializing in News Must Be Distinct or Clearly Labelled, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
• Repetition of Mistreated Horse Video Was Unnecessary and Late Warning Insufficient, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council

2019

• Footage of Violent Incident Required Better Context and Warning, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
• Negative Generalizations about an Entire Group are Unacceptable, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
• Religious Program Contained Discriminatory Comments, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
• On-Air Comments about Radio Contest Draw Were Misleading, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council

2018

• Short Clips of Challenged Programs are Inadequate for CBSC Review Purposes, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
• Unexpected Use of Coarse Word in Live News and Negative Characterization of Politician Did Not Breach Broadcast Codes, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
• Broadcast of F-Word in Song on Morning Radio Violates Code, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
• Comments about Indigenous Women Breached Broadcast Codes, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
• Talk Show’s Sexual Discussions Not Too Explicit, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
• Comments about Old People and Sexual Matters Did Not Breach Code, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
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