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2022
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
Discussion about Sex Shops Was Acceptable Before 9:00 pm, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
F-Word in Live Sports Broadcasts Should be Avoided, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Very Coarse Language & Graphic Violence Should Not Have Aired Before 9:00 pm, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Footage of Vehicle Accident Should Have Been Preceded by Warning to Viewers, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Comment about Hitting Cyclists is in Breach of Broadcast Code, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Horror Movie Ad Not Too Violent for Pre-9:00 pm Broadcast, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Expression with Expletive Not Found to Be in Breach of Code, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Canadian Broadcast Standards Council Finds Breaches for Inaccurate Answer & Lack of Transparency in Contest Program
Song with Demeaning Descriptions of Indigenous Women Breaches Broadcast Codes, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Radio Programs were not Sexist, but were Sexually Explicit, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Broadcasting the Contents of Personal Letters Was in Public Interest, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
2017
Inaccuracy in News Report Violated Code, but Correction Already Aired, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Inciting Violence on Radio Breaches Broadcast Code, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Satirical Critique of Men’s Attitudes Towards Women Did Not Breach Broadcast Codes, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
English F-Word Does Not Have the Same Offensive Connotation in French Programming, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Sexualization of Child in Comedy Program Violates Code, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Weather Forecast Title Not Significantly Inaccurate, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Cellphone Video of School Stabbing Should Not Have Aired, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Adult Material Requires Later Timeslot, Detailed Viewer Advisories and Higher Rating, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
F-Word in Live Sports Broadcasts Should be Avoided, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
No Breach Result as CBSC Panel is Split on whether Promos were Exploitative & Degrading
Paid Spots Voiced by Radio Host Were Sufficiently Distinct from Programming, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Violent Sci Fi Show Requires Post-9:00 pm Time Slot & Viewer Advisories, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Special Effects Have No Place in News Reports, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
2016
Violent Movie Required Post-9pm Time Slot, Detailed Advisories & 18+ Classification, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Host’s Comments Mislead re Contest’s Random Selection, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Inaccurate Information on Talk Show and Clandestine Newsgathering Violate Codes, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Dildo Scenes Require Viewer Advisories, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
No Code Breach for Use of Terms “Veteran” and “Service Dog” in News Reports, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Incidental Appearance of Person in News Report Does Not Breach Privacy, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Crude Comedy Program Does Not Breach Any Broadcast Codes
Initial Coverage Violated Codes, but Quick Correction of News Error Respected Code, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
No Conflict of Interest in Reporting on Related Companies, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Coarse Language Should Not Be Broadcast Before 9:00 pm, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
2015
Coarse Language Requires Viewer Advisories, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Listener Feedback to Radio Station Not Confidential, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Comments about Running Over Cyclists Did Not Breach Broadcast Code, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Comment about Women Did Not Breach Broadcast Code, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
No Breach For Disclosure Of Identifying Information
Coarse Language Not Acceptable During Daytime Programming
Strike three for Call-In Contest Program
2014
The Canadian Broadcast Standards Council reminds broadcasters that classification icons and viewer advisories are not synonymous
Criticisms of Police Are Acceptable, but Coarse Language Is Not, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Comedy Movie Did Not Objectify Women, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
2013
Reality Show Promo Not Too Violent for Daytime Broadcast, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Misidentification of Protestors Constitutes Code Breach
Negative Generalizations about Ethnic Group Violate Codes
News Report was Unfair and Violated Privacy
Negative and Degrading Comments Breach Broadcast Codes, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
On-Air Errors Must Be Corrected On-Air
Broadcast Conversation about Remembrance Day Fight Sanctioned Violence, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Music Video Comedy Program Required More Viewer Advisories, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Display of Incorrect Solution on Contest Show Breaches Broadcast Code
No Breach for Content of Sketch Comedy Show, but Rating Icon Required
Sexually Suggestive Content Acceptable Before 9:00 pm But Requires Viewer Advisories, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Joke about Fat Women Does Not Violate Code, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
2012
Stereotypical Comments about Homosexuality Breach Codes, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Canadian Broadcast Standards Council Finds Problems with Call-In Contest Program
Canadian Broadcast Standards Council Studies Use of N-Word in Subtitles
Crime Documentary Should Have Aired After 9:00 pm, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Minor Inaccuracy in Talk Show Does Not Violate Code, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Jokes about Religious Event Do Not Violate Code, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Viewer Advisories Must Specify Sexual Content, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Violent Reality Show Requires Post-9:00 pm Broadcast, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Negative Comments About Haitians Violated Broadcast Codes, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Insulting Comments About an Individual Violate Broadcast Code
Abusive Comments on the Basis of Sexual Orientation Unacceptable, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Comments about Germans Did Not Violate Broadcast Codes,Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Comments about Jewish People and Misrepresentation of Hampstead By-Law Violate Code, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Coarse Language Requires Post-9:00 pm Time Slot & Viewer Advisories, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Inclusion of Irrelevant and Inaccurate Information in Report Violates Codes, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Derogatory Ethnic Term Unacceptable, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Objectification of Persons of Small Stature is Unacceptable
Broadcast of Prank Telephone Call Requires Prior Consent, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Comments about Welfare Recipients Did Not Violate Code
Discussion about Race Relations & Riots in England Was Acceptable, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Spanish-Language Insult Violates Broadcast Code
Humorous Comments in Morning Show Violate Broadcast Standards, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Fair and Balanced Treatment of Student Protest in Public Affairs Show, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Comments about Redheads Did Not Violate Code, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Jokes about Murders Breached Broadcast Code, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Promo Making Light of Violent Act Violated Broadcast Code, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Contest Segment Did Not Promote Violence against Animals, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Public Affairs Discussion Must Accurately Distinguish between “Free” and “Subsidized”, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Political Criticism Acceptable according to Broadcast Code, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Brief Mentions of Sex Not Problematic under Codes, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Broadcasts of Police Distress Call Did Not Violate Privacy, but Required Warnings to Viewers, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Content Did Not Breach Codes, but Advisory Should Mention Violence, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Reality TV Programs Require Classification Icons, Those Containing Coarse Language Must Also Carry Appropriate Viewer Advisories and Air Post-9 pm, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Aggressive Interview Style is Acceptable, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Ad for Adult Phone Line Acceptable at 1:30 am during Batman, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Discussion about Culling Cats Not Problematic, but Negative Comments about Women are Unacceptable, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Biased News Report and Revelation of Complainants’ Names and Addresses is Unacceptable, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
2011
Humour that Sexualizes Children is Unacceptable, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Buckcherry Song Distasteful but not in Breach of Code, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Repeated Episodes of Call-in Programs Must Be Identified, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
The Canadian Broadcast Standards Council Varies in Part The Decision of the Atlantic Regional Panel re the Song “Money for Nothing”
No Stereotyping But an Offensive Word in a Parody Song, Concludes the Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Accusation of Hatred by Muslims Violates Broadcast Code of Ethics, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Fair and Proper Comments re Islam Do Not Violate Codified Standards, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
No Breach of Contest Standards on the New Version of Call TV broadcasts, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Targeting Wrong Agency and Naming its Employees on Air Breaches Code, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Coarse Language in Live Journalistic Context Occasionally Excusable, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Failure to Broadcast Sufficient Viewer Advisories on Violent Programming Breaches Code, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Failure to Broadcast Sufficient Viewer Advisories on Adult Programming Breaches Code, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
The Sexualization of Children during Morning Show Banter Breaches Code, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Film about Adolescent Sexuality Not Exploitative, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Report on Alleged Animal Abuse Unfair and an Invasion of Privacy, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
News Interview Breaches Right of Privacy of Wife of Driver in Accident, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Two Episodes of South Park Satire too Adult for Afternoon Broadcast, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Use of Derogatory Word for Gays in a Song Breaches Broadcast Codes, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Reporting on Probable Survivability of Victim of Fatal Car Crash not Problematic, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
2010
Canadian Broadcast Standards Council Reviews Complaints re Comments Made about American Figure Skater and Olympic Men’s Figure Skating
Broadcasts of Olympic Luge Accident Were Relevant and Appropriate, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Religious Program Distorted Facts and Contained Abusive Comments about Homosexuals, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Various Episodes of Talk Show in violation of Broadcast Standards, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Negative Stereotypes Based on Ethnicity Violate Equitable Portrayal Code, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Drama Showing Injuries Not Necessarily “Adults Only”, But Advisories Still Helpful, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Promotional Spot Should Not Have Glamorized Violence against Elderly Women, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Report on Unusual Sexual Assault Was Acceptable during Morning Radio, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
The Sexualization of Children on Radio Breaches the Broadcast Code, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Caution Required in the Use of the Word “Illegal” in the Broadcast of Election Ads, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Erroneous Use of the Term “Scab Worker” Is Problematic, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
News Report Should Have Identified YouTube Clip’s Creator, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Adult Cartoon Requires Detailed Viewer Advisories & Higher Rating, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
News Reports were Accurate and Fair, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
News Reports were Accurate and Fair, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Bully Beatdown Does Not Violate Violence Code, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
News Reports about Police Officers Did Not Demonstrate Anti-Police Bias, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Canadian Broadcast Standards Council Receives RTNDA’s Bill Hutton Award of Excellence
Challenged Broadcasts of the “Save Local TV” Campaign Did Not Violate Broadcast Codes, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
No Code Violation because Abusive Comments Were Instantly Disputed, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Graphic Violence & Very Coarse Language Can only Be Broadcast after 9:00 pm, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Wildest Spring Break Moments Requires Post-9:00 pm Time Slot, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
F-Word in The F-Word Should Not Air before 9:00 pm, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Mild Sexual Discussion Not Problematic during Morning Radio, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Phone-In Contest Show Violates Code for Lack of Transparency, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Crime Drama Requires Post-9:00 pm Time Slot and 18+ Rating, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Religious Program Did Not Contain Abusive Commentary or Violence, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
No Broadcast Code Violations for Sexual Innuendo on Radio, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
French Swear Words Inappropriate During Daytime Radio, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
2009
Negative Comments about Person with a Disability Violates Equitable Portrayal Code, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Discussion of Gay Practices Not in Breach of Code
TQS Responsible for Breaches of Contest Standards on Call TV broadcasts, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Promo for Police Drama Did Not Contain Graphic Violence, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Relocating Missing 9 Violated Contest Provision of Broadcast Code, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Contest “Rewarding” Use of Handheld Cellphone Not in Breach of Code, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Airing of Stéphane Dion Interview False Starts Violated Broadcast Codes, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Elements of Bye Bye 2008 Violated Codes, Regulations and Conditions of Licence, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Broadcast of Controversial Movie Title (with f-word) Did Not Violate Code, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Episodes in Law & Order Spin-off Series with Off-screen Violence May Air before Watershed, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Caller’s Hostile Open-Line Show Comments Did Not Promote Violence, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Broad, Abusive Criticisms of Islam Violate Code of Ethics, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Commentary on Hockey Hit Did Not Promote Violence, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Misidentification of Video Clips in Information Programming Violates Code, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
2008
Siblings’ Scuffle Not Too Violent for Children’s Show Promo, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Negative Comments about Homosexuals Violate Broadcast Human Rights Clause, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Fishing for Votes on Sports Info Program during Election Campaign Was Inappropriate, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Derisive Comment about Homosexuals Violates Broadcast Code, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Misrepresentation of SkyTrain CEO’s Comments in News Broadcasts Violates Codes, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Reports about Failed Refugee Claimant’s “Illegal” Stay in Canada Were Accurate, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
No Code Breach for Identifying Lawsuit Plaintiff in News Report, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Insulting Use of the F-Word on Air Violates Broadcast Standards,Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Broadcast of Hockey Fights in Sports News Does Not Promote Violence,Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
More Detailed and Precise Viewer Advisories Required for Adult Animated Film,Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Ultimate Fighting Promo Was for Adults and Should Not Air before 9:00 pm, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Radio Broadcaster’s Recommendation of Violence in Hockey Violates Code,Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
On-Air Identification of Politician Filing a Broadcast Complaint Did Not Violate Code,Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Failure to Report Publicly Available Information, and Provision of Irrelevant Information Breaches CAB and RTNDA Codes of Ethics, Says CBSC
News Report about Pedophile Assault Not Problematic but Required Viewer Warning, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Criticism of Pit-Bull Owners Not in Breach of Broadcast Code
Misleading Promos in Violation of Broadcast Code
No Code Breach as CBSC Panel Splits on Controversial Bruce Allen Reality Check
No Inherent Conflict of Interest when Politicians Serve as Radio Hosts, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Broadcaster Takes Extraordinary Measures to Resolve Complaint about F-Word in Song, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Stations Must Clearly Identify Sponsored Programming, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Explicit Sexual Discussions, Coarse Language and Abusive Comments Violated Code of Ethics, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Broadcasters Must Identify Known Sources of Photographs Used in News Reports, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
News Broadcast about Anti-Terror Measures Lacked Rigour, but was not Inaccurate, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Higher Rating Required for Episode of 24, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Advertisement for Horror Movie Can Be Broadcast before 9:00 pm, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Unusual Circumstances Spare Broadcasters from Breach of Obligation to Retain and Deliver Logger Tapes, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Broadcast of Anonymous Flyer with Inaccurate Information in Political Campaign Breaches Ethics Codes, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Controversial Persons on Air Do Not on that Account Breach Code of Ethics, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
2007
F-Word Should Not Air before 9:00 pm, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Sexualization of Children on Airwaves Is Inappropriate, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Sexually Explicit Discussions Require Evening Time Slot, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Sex Phone Line Infomercial Should Not Have Aired during Afternoon, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Live Coverage of Criminal Activities Must Not Endanger Lives, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Political Comments about War in Middle East Not Abusive Towards Muslims, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Erotic Film Not Degrading to Women, but Ratings Icon Must Appear on Screen Longer, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Making Unfair and Improper Comments Targeting a Private Individual Breaches Code of Ethics, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Verbal Attacks against Appeal Court Justice Were Inappropriate, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Divulging Private Addresses in a News Story Breaches Code, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Former Open-Line Host’s Program in Breach of Code of Ethics due to Abusive Comments, Sexually Explicit Dialogue and Coarse Language, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Program Segments about Virtual Sex Contained Dialogue Too Explicit for Daytime TV, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Excessive Repetition of Violent Content without Warnings Breaches Code, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Mild Coarse Language Acceptable before the Watershed, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Use of the F-Word and the Trivialization of Drunk Driving Require Post-9:00 pm Time Slot, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
L’Avocat et le diable Discussion about Minority Religions Did Not Violate Broadcast Code, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
2006
Incorrect Quotation from the Qur’an and Unfair Treatment of Muslim Callers Violated Broadcast Standards, says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Open-Line Program Contained Inappropriate Insults and Sexually Explicit Dialogue, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
News Report about Firearms Somewhat Distorted but Not in Breach, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Broadcast of Civic Address in Breach of Standards, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Inaccurate and Distorted News Reports Violated Broadcast Standards, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Criticism of Government Program for Drug Addicts not Unfair, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Radio Station Entitled to Respond to Criticisms on Air, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Open-line Host’s Treatment of Callers Rude but not in Breach of Code
Coarse Language Should not Be Broadcast during Daytime Radio, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Stand-Up Comedy Routine Not in Breach of Broadcast Standards
Crime Drama Requires Higher Rating and Detailed Viewer Advisories
Station’s Contest Offering Las Vegas Vacation Prize Not in Breach of Code, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Drama Containing F-Word Requires Post-9:00 Time Slot and Detailed Viewer Advisories, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Negative Remarks about Disabled in Breach of Broadcast Standards, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Religious Terms Used as Expletives Not in Violation of Broadcast Code, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Broadcast of Calgary Stampede Competitions Not in Breach of Code, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Radio Station Should Have Revealed “Live” Rolling Stones Concert was Pre-Recorded, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Harsh Insults toward Program Guest in Breach of Broadcast Code, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Sponsored Programs Must Clearly, Transparently and Unequivocally Disclose Material Information, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Mocking Comments about Asians in Violation of CAB Code of Ethics,
Broadcast of F-word at Live Event in Violation of Code
Sexually Explicit Documentary Requires Post-9:00 pm Broadcast, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
2005
Canadian Broadcast Standards Council Releases Annual Report
Directing Coarse Language at Individuals in Breach of Code,Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Broadcast of a Caller’s Telephone Number and Name in Breach of Code of Ethics, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Broadcast of Bare Breasts before 9:00 pm Not Necessarily Exclusively Adult Fare, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Broadcast of Coarse Language in a Music Video before 9:00 pm Requires Viewer Advisories, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Video Segment Unrelated to Topic Should Not Have Appeared in Public Affairs Program, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
The Failure to Respond Effectively to Complainants Breaches CBSC Membership Obligations, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Documentary about Porn Industry Requires Viewer Advisories, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Broadcast of F-Word before 9:00 pm Breaches Broadcast Standards, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Commercial Parody with an Aboriginal Theme not in Breach of Broadcast Standards, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Interview with Accused’s Young Son in News Report in Breach of Journalistic Standards, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Song Lyrics Promoting Violence Breach Broadcast Code
Broadcaster’s Failure to Respond to Complainant Breaches CBSC Membership Responsibilities, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Abusive Comments about Homosexuals in Breach of Broadcast Code of Ethics, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Promo for Horror Movie too Violent for Pre-9:00 pm Time Slot, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Use of “Polish” to Describe WWII Ghettos or Concentration Camps Breaches Codes, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Broadcast of Song Containing F-word during Daytime Hours in Breach of Broadcast Standards,Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Portraying Gays and Lesbians Inaccurately, Unfairly and Inappropriately Breaches Code, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Host’s Use of Coarse Language in an Interview Inappropriate, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Failure to Retain Logger Tapes Is Violation of Membership Requirement
Abusive and Unduly Discriminatory Comments about an Identifiable Group Breach Private Broadcaster’s Code of Ethics
Dramatic Program Containing Graphic Violence Requires 18+ Rating, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Late-Night Comedy Variety Program Did Not Exploit Women but Required Detailed Advisories, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Use of the Term “Redneck” not in Breach of Code of Ethics, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
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, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Comments Encouraging Physical “Delivery of a Message” by Youthful Hockey Players In Breach of Code of Ethics, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Correct Choice Made in Selection of Video Clip for a Report on a Hostage Murder, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
The Use of Coarse Language in an Interview Breaches the CAB Code of Ethics, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Report on Unpublished Information Potentially Jeopardizing a Kidnap Victim’s Safe Return Breaches Journalistic Ethics Code, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Erotic Programming at Midnight Is Acceptable with Appropriate Viewer Information; Failure to Deliver Logger Tapes Is a Breach of Broadcaster Obligations, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Failure to Include Required Viewer Tools Breaches Broadcaster Codes, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Canadian Broadcast Standards Council Announces New Director of Policy
Coarse Language on Radio and Unresponsiveness to Complainants Breach Standards, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Proper Viewer Advisories and Ratings Icon Display Required for Mature TV Matter, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Spoof of Sad Current Event not a Code Breach, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Proper Viewer Advisories and Ratings Icon Display Required for Mature TV Matter, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council 2
Pre-Watershed Coarse Language and Misuse of Viewer Aids Breach Codes, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Canadian Broadcast Standards Council Announces New Executive Director
2004
Use of the Term “Deadbeat Dads”, When Balanced by News Report, Is Not in Breach, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Broadcast of interview with Penny-Pinching Landlord Breaches Broadcast Codes,Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Even the Children’s Program The Amanda Show Requires Classification Icons, Affirms Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Sexually Explicit Comments re Massage Parlour/Sex Trade Charges Breach Code, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
The Unauthorized Broadcast of a Caller’s Voice Breaches Standards,Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Use of Confidential Information and Insulting Comments Are Both Unfair and Improper, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Failure to Air Viewer Advisories and Icons as Required by Codes Is Unacceptable, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Useful Viewer Tools such as Advisories and Classification Icons Must Be Aired with Appropriate Format, Frequency and Duration, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
While Humour in Bad Taste Is Close To the Line, Unduly Coarse Language and Sexually Explicit Descriptions Overstep It, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Comedic Intent Does Not Justify Unduly Sexually Explicit Content, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Broadcast of Documentary “Confrontation at Concordia” Complies with Codes, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Even Predictable Level of Violence Needs Viewer Advisories, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Announcer’s “Humorous” Comment about Pygmies Is Inappropriate, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Repetition of Violent Content Is Gratuitous, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Real Sex Episode Did Not Breach Scheduling Requirements, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Sexual Century Episode Did Not Breach Scheduling Requirements but Needed Advisories,Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
No Broadcast Code Violation for Tasteless WWE Bottom Line Segment, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Perpetuating Link between Women and Violence Breaches Codes, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Inconsistent Advisories, Pre-Watershed Coarse Language And Errors In Classification Constitute A Breach,Says The Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Broadcast of Eminem’s Foul Language during the Junos Breached the Code of Ethics, Says the Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
1960s “Crooners” Style Spoof Song Is Unduly Sexually Explicit, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Television Commercial for Rock Radio Station Is Not Exploitative, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Joke Pertaining to Muslims Went Beyond Humour In Bad Taste, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Accumulation of Epithets in “My Ex-boyfriend” Song Is Unduly Sexually Explicit, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Content of Power Rangers Wild Force Series Is Not Problematic,Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Song with Gay Theme Not In Violation of the Code of Ethics, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
2003
Birthday Wishes on Tout le monde debout Are Unduly Sexually Explicit Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Valentine’s Day Dialogue on Tom Leykis Show Is Degrading to Women and Unduly Sexually Explicit, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Host’s Nasty Insults about Rival Radio Host Are Improper and Constitute Unduly Coarse or Offensive Language, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Dramatic Program Containing Scenes of Sexual Activity Requires More Viewer Advisories,Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Comments Made By Radio Host Promoted Violence Against Women, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Adult-Oriented Material Found in Breach of Scheduling and Advisory Provisions Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Broadcast of Violence Inappropriate for Children before 9 pm Requires Advisories But Coarseness of Language Will Be Judged by Local Standards
Sex Shop Commercial Is Not Sexually Explicit, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Annual Tom Leykis Show on Drunk Driving Is a Fair and Balanced Approach to the Subject, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Humorous Reliance on Tragic Historical Events Is Improper, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Discussion on Morning Show Too Sexually Explicit, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Ethnic Slurs in Breach of Code, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Dating Program’s Sexual Themes Require Viewer Advisories and a Higher Rating, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Insult Based on Mental Illness Regrettable But Not in Breach, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Sexually Violent Sports Analogy Not Acceptable, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Canadian Broadcast Standards Council Unveils New Multilingual Brochure - Launch of Cultural Communities Outreach Program
New Members Appointed to the Ontario Regional Panel of the Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
New Members Appointed to the Québec Regional Panel of the Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
New Member Appointed to the Atlantic Regional Panel of the Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Comments Made In Documentary Not Abusive to Catholics, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Contest with Sexual Theme Not In Violation of Broadcast Standards, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Police Drama Containing Very Coarse Language Should Be Aired after 9:00 pm with Viewer Advisories, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Morning Show Content Too Sexually Explicit, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Public Affairs Segment about Detaxers Did Not Breach Broadcaster Codes, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Satirical Skits Involving Catholic Priests Not in Violation of Broadcast Standards, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
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
Sexual Discussion Program Requires Viewer Advisories
Use of French Religious Epithets Not In Breach of Broadcast Standards, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Brother Jake’s “Wake Up Contests” Not in Breach of Broadcast Code, But Satirical Sketch Is, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Weekend Talk Show Did Not Promote Hatred But Should Not Have Contained F-Word, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
French Broadcast of Showgirls Requires More Viewer Advisories
No Broadcast Violation for WWE Segment Depicting Violence Against Women, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
2002
Promo Containing Sexual Scenes Inappropriate for Broadcast Before 9:00 pm, Regardless of Time Zone, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Unusual Game Show Content Necessitates Viewer Advisories, According to Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Sex Information Program Requires Viewer Advisories and Later Time Slot, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Abusive or Unduly Discriminatory Comments against Gays and Lesbians Unacceptable, Even in Religious Programming, Says Broadcast Standards Council
More Viewer Advisories Needed During Documentary on Chippendales, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
News Report About Deer Hunt Park Contained Inaccuracies, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Mild but Tasteless Ethnic Joke Not in Breach of Broadcast Standards, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Except for Missing Ratings Icon, Second Season of The Sopranos Not in Breach of Codes, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Broadcast of Coarse Language in Song in Breach of Standards, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Open-Line Talk Radio Program in Breach of Broadcasters’ Code of Ethics, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Unorthodox Reporting of a Multiple Murder in Breach of Broadcast Codes, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Sexually Explicit Conversations Inappropriate for Morning Radio, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Broadcast of Government Representative’s Voice without Permission Violates Privacy, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Broadcasters Must Air Sufficient Viewer Advisories and Classification Icons, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Documentary Containing Coarse Language and Sexually Explicit Discussions Should Air After 9:00 pm, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Broadcasters Required to Provide More Viewer Advisories for Programs That Air before 9:00 pm in Western Time Zones, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Dialogue about “Hunting Hindus” in Breach of Human Rights Clause, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Comedic Sketch Invaded Participants’ Privacy, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Broadcaster’s Failure to Respond to a Complaint Violates Responsibility of CBSC Membership
CFMI-FM’s Broadcast of Sexually Explicit Material on Brother Jake Show In Breach of Code of Ethics, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Term “Bitch-Slapped” Inappropriate for Use in Sports Report, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
News Report on Cycling Accident Not Too Graphic, but Broadcasters Must Provide Official Logger Tapes, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Broadcast of Prank Telephone Call Does Not Breach Broadcaster Standards
“Dance Naked” Radio Station Contest Was Likely To Cause a Public Disturbance, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Sex Documentary Not Exploitative, But Needs More Viewer Advisories, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
More Sensitivity Required in News Updates Featuring Disturbing Content, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Pre-9:00 pm Rules Apply to Programs Straddling Watershed Hour, According to Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Crime Drama Movie Airing Pre-Watershed Requires More Viewer Advisories, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Coarse Language and Nudity in the Movie
Wildcats
Require Pre-Watershed Steps, According to Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Movie Containing Coarse Language and Violence Not Appropriate for Pre-Watershed Airing, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Broadcast of the NFB Documentary
Give Me Your Soul
Pre-Watershed in B.C. Not In Breach of Broadcaster Codes, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Song Containing Explicit Language and Violent Theme Should Not Be Broadcast at an Hour when Children Could Be Listening, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
2001
The Broadcast of Explicit Language in Song Lyrics in Breach of Broadcaster Code, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
No Breach for News Item Identifying Place of Business with Criminal Charges against Owner, Says Broadcast Standards Council
Failure to Provide Viewer Advisories in Premiere Presentation of The Dark Angel Constitutes a Breach of Broadcast Standards
Religious Program Dealing with Homosexuality Did Not on This Occasion Cross the Line According to Broadcast Standards Council
Promotional Spots Subject to Violence Code Scheduling Guidelines Says Broadcast Standards Council
The Failure to Retain Logger Tapes Is a Serious Breach of Broadcast Standards
Broadcast of the Film Rats at 7 pm with Inadequate Viewer Advisories and an Inappropriate Classification Constitutes Breach of Violence Code
The Failure to Retain Logger Tapes Is a Serious Breach of Broadcast Standards
Stern Comments under Fire by Broadcast Standards Council
New Version of Code of Journalistic Ethics to Be Administered by Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Insufficient Use of Otherwise Excellent Viewer Advisories Breach of Violence Code, Says Broadcast Standards Council
Broadcaster’s Decision re Programming Matters No tin Breach of Codes Says Broadcast Standards Council
Canadian Broadcast Standards Council Rules on Two World Wrestling Federation Broadcasts
Insufficient Viewer Advisories on Sunday Night Sex Show Constitute a Breach of the Codes
CJCH’s Broadcast of the Laura Schlessinger Show Not in Breach of Codes, Says Broadcast Standards Council
Late Night Comic’s Comments Regarding Paedophiles Not in Breach of Codes, Says Broadcast Standards Council
Unedited Version of Song Does Not Breach Codes, Says Broadcast Standards Council
Revealing Swingers Segment Broadcast Too Early, Says Broadcast Standards Council
Two Broadcast Standards Council Decisions on Song Lyrics; One Song Violates Private Broadcaster Codes
New Members Appointed to the Atlantic Regional Council of the Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Inflammatory Personal Attacks Over the Airwaves Breaches Code, Says Broadcast Standards Council
2000
CBSC Releases Its 1999-2000 Annual Report
Broadcasting Erotic Scenes Before 9 p.m. Watershed Violates Private Broadcaster Codes, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Certain Howard Stern Comments on Mentally Challenged Persons in Breach of Code, Says Broadcast Standards Council
Pre-Watershed Broadcast of the Feature Film “Double Team” Violates Violence Code, Says Broadcast Standards Council
Sexy Promo Not Demeaning to either Women or Men, Says Broadcast Standards Council
Cooking Show Not in Hot Water Over Title, Says Broadcast Standards Council
‘Explosive’ Comments Not in Breach of Code, Says Broadcast Standards Council
Coverage of Native Protest Not in Breach of Code, Says Broadcast Standards Council
Announcer Comments and Song Not in Breach of Code, Says Broadcast Standards Council
Comparing the Murder of one Ethnic Quebecker by Another to Biker Gang Murders Abusively Discriminatory, Says Broadcast Standards Council
Video Clip of Victim in News Report on Mass Murderer’s Sentencing Violates Codes, Says Broadcast Standards Council
Broadcaster Found in Breach of CBSC Membership Requirement for Failing to Provide Logger Tapes When Requested by the Council
BCTV News Report on Foster Care Children in the Public Interest and Accurate, Says Broadcast Standards Council
Feature Film “Strip Tease” Breaches No Broadcast Codes, Says Broadcast Standards Council
Dr. Laura Schlessinger Show Abusively Discriminatory vis-à-vis Gays and Lesbians In Breach of Canadian Broadcast Standards
Broadcaster Found in Breach of CBSC Membership Requirement for Failing to Provide Correct Logger Tapes When Requested by the Council
Canadian Broadcast Standards Council Announces Appointment of Mark Oldfield to Its Ontario Council
Kevin Spencer Violates Prohibition Against Sanctioning, Promoting or Glamorizing Violence, Says Broadcast Standards Council
National Council to Judge Issues relating to Specialty Services Created by Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Bubbles Galore Breaches No Broadcast Codes Says Broadcast Standards Council
1999
A Non-Violent Episode of the Jerry Springer Show Not In Breach of Broadcast Standards Says Broadcast Standards Council
News Item on Carbon Monoxide Detectors Not in Breach of Codes Says Broadcast Standards Council
On-Air “Wedding of Two Strangers” Contest Not A Code Breach Says Broadcast Standards Council
“Nude Bicycle Ride” Contest Stunt Found In Breach of Broadcast Standards
Recent Changes to CBSC Ontario Regional Council
Recent Changes to B.C. Region of Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
CBSC Releases 1998-99 Annual Report
Recent Changes to CBSC Prairie Regional Council
Recent Changes to the CBSC's Quebec Regional Council
Discriminatory Comments Made during Native Land Claims Discussion Not in Breach, Says Broadcast Standards Council
Comments About a Religious Group Found Abusively Discriminatory by Broadcast Standards Council
Two BCTV News Reports Found Faultless By Broadcast Standards Council
Fantasy Program Contained Scenes of Violence Intended for Adult Audiences, Says Broadcast Standards Council
Violent Ads Have No Place in Children’s Programming, Says CBSC
Recent Changes to B.C. Region of Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Glamorizing of Violence by Jerry Springer Show in Violation of Violence Code, Says CBSC
Movie Too Violent and Too Erotic for Early Evening Broadcast, Says Broadcast Standards Council
Irreverent Religious Satire Does Not Violate Codes Says Broadcast Standards Council
South Park Not Gratuitously Violent Says Broadcast Standards Council
Broadcast Standards Council Finds Televised Version of Movie Gratuitously Violent against Women
Midnight Express Not Abusively Discriminatory Says Broadcast Standards Council
Two Decisions on the Howard Stern Show Released Today
Critical Comments Directed at Feminists Do Not Discriminate Against Women, Says Broadcast Standards Council
CBSC’s Mandate Is One of Responsiveness to Public Complaints, Not Censorship
Sports Commentator’s Statements Do Not Breach Code of Ethics Says Broadcast Standards Council
“PG” Programming May Contain Brief Scenes of Nudity and Discreet Sexual References Says Broadcast Standards Council
Controversial Movie Kids Was Broadcast Responsibly Says Broadcast Standards Council
Various Forms of Adult Humour Not Found in Breach of Broadcast Standards Codes
Aggressive and Mocking Behaviour of Hosts During Interview Inconsistent with Broadcast Standards
Children’s Cartoon Did Not Convey Negative or Degrading Attitude on the Role and Nature of Women, Says Broadcast Standards Council
“Rolling A Big One” in Honour of Easter Not Abusively Discriminatory, Says Broadcast Standards Council
Mock Crucifixion Not Abusively Discriminatory, Says Broadcast Standards Council
Use of Hidden Cameras Justified in an Inquiry into Questionable Selling Tactics Says Broadcast Standards Council
News Report of Pellet Gun Shooting Not Sensationalized and Not Invasion of Privacy Says Broadcast Standards Council
“Debut” Episode of Black-out on Welfare Abuse Considered Unfair but Not Discriminatory by Broadcast Standards Council; Second Episode Not Found in Breach
Broadcaster’s “Error of Magnitude” in a Public Affairs Report Considered Reckless and in Breach of Broadcast Standards
Broadcaster Not in Breach for the Vehement Political Commentary of its Host, But Found in Breach for Invasion of a Complainant’s Privacy
Morning Show Humour Not Abusively Discriminatory, Says Broadcast Standards Council
Local Exotic Dance Bar Commercial Not in Breach, Says Broadcast Standards Council
Unfair “Spoof” Contest Breaches Code, Says Broadcast Standards Council
Term “Deadbeat Dads” May Be Used, But with Discernment Says Broadcast Standards Council
Expression of Opinion on “People Who Just Sit Around and Collect Disability” Not Abusively Discriminatory Says Broadcast Standards Council
Report on “Rape Drugs” Not Unfair to Men Says Broadcast Standards Council
Broadcaster Took Reasonable Steps Regarding Controversial Movie, Says Broadcast Standards Council
Risqué Comedy Show O.K. in 9:30 P.M. Time Slot Says Broadcast Standards Council
Hosts Did Not Discriminate Against All Refugees Says Broadcast Standards Council
Broadcast of Interview with Teen-Aged Neighbour for Double Homicide Story Not in Breach, Says Broadcast Standards Council
Facts Not Opinions Belong in Newscasts but No Problem Here Says Broadcast Standards Council
Report on Fur as Fashion Need Not Include Anti-Fur Views Says Broadcast Standards Council
Fairness and Balance in Dealing with Controversial Issues Need Not Be Achieved in Single Broadcast Says Broadcast Standards Council
Consumer Report Not Unfair to Target Business Says Broadcast Standards Council
Overuse of Sarcasm a Code Breach Says Broadcast Standards Council
“Everybody and Their Dog” Not Discriminatory, Says Broadcast Standards Council
News Report on Toronto Subway Death Too Violent and Disrespectful to Victim, Says Broadcast Standards Council
Scenes of Topless Women in News Report Not a Breach of Codes Says Broadcast Standards Council
1998
Religious Group’s Political Expression Not Protected Against Criticism, Says Broadcast Standards Council
Improper Editing of Premier Bouchard’s Statement Constitutes Breach of Journalistic Ethics, Says Broadcast Standards Council
Quick Correction of Small Inaccurary in a News Report Leads To a Finding of No Breach by Broadcast Standards Council
Broadcaster Not Unfairly Stigmatizing Neighbourhood By Contextualizing News Story Says Broadcast Standards Council
Bleu Nuit’s Erotic Movie Not In Breach of Broadcast Standards
News Report on Mall Santa Firing Not in Breach of Broadcast Standards
Piment Fort’s Political Humour Not in Breach of Broadcast Standards
Broadcaster Airing Matinée Movie Containing Scenes of Violence Not in Breach of Broadcast Standards
“Bob the Fag Man” Parody Not Abusively Discriminatory Says Broadcast Standards Council
Using Unidentified Images of People to Illustrate a News Story Does Not Breach Privacy Provision of RTNDA’s Journalistic Code of Ethics
Blasphemy Does Not Violate Broadcast Standards Unless It Is Hateful Says Broadcast Standards Council
Religious Broadcast’s Comments on Homosexuality Violate CAB Code of Ethics Says Broadcast Standards Council
Broadcast Standards Council Finds No Breach of Codes But Reiterates Caution against Linking Sex with Crimes in the News
Nudity After 11 p.m. Acceptable with Viewer Advisory Says Broadcast Standards Council
Discrimination Based on Hair Colour Not Protected by Broadcasters’ ‘Human Rights’ Provision Says Broadcast Standards Council
Critical Reports Regarding Discount Travel Business Considered Fair by Broadcast Standards Council
Broadcasters Should Be More Careful in Linking Sex With Crimes in the News Says Broadcast Standards Council
Religious Group’s Political Expression Not Protected Against Criticism Says Broadcast Standards Council
Friends’ Depiction of Sexuality In Keeping with Sex-Role Portrayal Code According to Broadcast Standards Council
Newfie Joke Part of Sitcom Not Abusively Discriminatory According to Broadcast Standards Council
‘Kingly’ Reference in Raptors’ Basketball Game Not Inappropriate According to Broadcast Standards Council
Frivolous and Vexatious Complaint Dismissed by Broadcast Standards Council
“Heritage Minute” Public Service Announcement Not In Breach of the Sex-Role Portrayal Code
Callers’ Open-line Show Comments Are Broadcaster’s Responsibility But No Breach Here, Says Broadcast Standards Council
Indoor Playground Report Deemed Full, Fair and Proper by Broadcast Standards Council
Complainant’s View of Seinfeld Episode as Sexist Not Upheld by Broadcast Standards Council
Crude Language Used in T-Shirt Promo Not in Breach of Broadcast Standards
Comments Made by CJCB-AM Talkshow Host Held Fair and Responsible by Broadcast Standards Council
CITY-TV in Breach of Broadcast Standards respecting Violence on Television
Nightstand Humour Not in Breach of Broadcast Standards
CTV in Breach of Broadcast Standards for Having Failed to Provide Viewer Advisories throughout the First Hour of Its Movie of the Week
Global TV’s Broadcast of a Program Sponsored by the World Wildlife Fund Not in Breach of Broadcast Standards
Ongoing Editing of the Howard Stern Show Announced; Failure of Toronto Station to Comply with Broadcaster Codes Before February
Open-Line Discussions on Police Shooting of a Black Ottawa Resident Not in Breach of Broadcast Standards
Canadian Broadcast Standards Council Announces New Executive Director
1997
CBSC Pleased To Announce Q107 Commitment To Respect CAB Codes
Specialty Channels Join Broadcast Standards Council
CBSC Chair Explains Why We Need Broadcast Standards
Howard Stern Broadcasters Draw Mixed Reaction From Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Howard Stern Show Breaches Broadcaster’s Codes
News Coverage Of Sri Lankan Cricket Win Not A Breach Of Code Of Ethics According To CBSC Regional Council
Irrelevant Information Provided Unecessarily In Reporting On Youth's Death
New Broadcaster Representatives Join Canadian Broadcast Standards Council - Quebec Region
New Public Representative Joins B.C. Region of Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
Recent Changes to B.C. Region of Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
New Council Members Join Canadian Broadcast Standards Council - Quebec Region
New Members appointed to Canadian Broadcast Standards Council - Prairie Region
Howard Stern Complaints to be Dealt With Under CAB’S Code of Ethics
AGVOT Reveals On-Screen Icons For Television Rating System
"X-Files" Episode In Need Of Advisory, According To Atlantic Council
Results Of “Appeal” From CBSC Decision In CHUM-FM re Sunday Funnies (CBSC Decision 95/96-0064, March 26, 1996) Announced By CRTC
CRTC Sets The Agenda For Reviewing Its Policy Framework For All Sectors Of Radio And Calls For Comments On A Review Of Commercial Radio
Cleaver-Wielding Butcher In Commercial Considered Not Violent By Broadcast Standards Council
BCTV Newscast On Mentally Challenged Workers Not Unfair Or Distorted
Filming Of Vigil Doesn’t Infringe Privacy, Says Broadcast Standards Council
Broadcast Standards Council Ruling On Radio Newscast
Futurist’s Workforce Predictions Not Sexist, According To Broadcast Standards Council
Financial Advice Program Doesn’t Breach Sex-Role Code
Anti-Violence Announcement Not Unfair To Men, Council Decides
Abusive Comments From Phone Poll Breach Industry Ethics, Says Broadcast Standards Council
Broadcast Standards Council Decision On Adult Video Store Commercial
Action Group releases details of proposed television rating system
“Millennium” Program Not Excessively Violent According To Atlantic Council
CBSC National Chair Tells Americans, “Stay Tuned” For News On The Canadian V-Chip
Broadcast Standards Council Reviews Third “Fashion Television” Complaint
Vision TV Joins Broadcast Standards Council
“Jewish Mothers” Joke Not Abusive, According To Broadcast Standards Council
Satirical Program Not Intended For Children, Broadcast Standards Council Decides
“Animal Cruelty” Story Not A Breach Of Code Of Ethics
Newscast Clip Of Police Shooting Was Gratuitous, According To Broadcast Council
“Achtung” in Radio Comments Not Abusive to Police, Says B.C. Broadcast Standards Council
Broadcast Standards Council Decision on CKNW Conflict of Interest
B.C. Broadcast Standards Council Decision concerning The Last Temptation of Christ
CHEK-TV News Report Doesn’t Breach Code, Says B.C. Broadcast Standards Council
News Report on White Supremacists was Accurate and Unbiased, According to Broadcast Standards Council
“Gutter Language” in Sportscast Does Not Breach Broadcasters’ Code of Ethics
Broadcast Standards Council Decision on Newscast
1996
Broadcast Standards Council Decision On Comedy Routine
Broadcast Standards Council Decision On “Sexual Harassment” Comments
"Newfie Joke" Breaches Industry Code of Ethics, According to Broadcast Standards Council
Airborne “Hazing” Video Not In Breach Of Violence Code, According To Broadcast Standards Council
Broadcast Council Issues Decision On “Jewish Mothers” Comments Aired On Toronto Radio Stations
“The Simpsons” Not A Children’S Program, Rules Broadcast Standards Council
“Ed The Sock” Not Offensive, According To Broadcast Standards Council
Ontario Tv Station Breaches Industry Standards
“Pedophilia” Comments Unfounded, According To Broadcast Standards Council (disponible en anglais seulement)
1995
Broadcast Standards Council Issues Decision On Ottawa Open-Line Show
Ottawa Open-Line Show Breaches Industry Code Of Ethics
Violent Program Requires Advisories, Broadcast Standards Council Rules
No Gratuitous Violence In “Silence Of The Lambs” Telecast, Says Broadcast Standards Council
Cartoon Dialogue Not Degrading To Women, According To Broadcast Standards Council
Parody Not Discriminatory Toward Indian People, Says Ontario Regional Council
Reports On Sexual Assault Case Were Fair, According To Broadcast Standards Council
News Story Graphic Not Misleading, According To CBSC Regional Council
1994
"Power Rangers" Too Violent, Says Ontario Council
“Walk to Work” Not in Poor Taste, According to Ontario Regional Council
“Fashion Television” Not Degrading To Women, Says Ontario Council
Station Lost Tapes, Breached Standards, Says Ontario Council
Ontario Council Decision Concerning News Report
Ontario Council Decision Regarding Croatian-Language Program
Comments In Poor Taste, Station Didn't Breach Code, Says Ontario Council
Ontario Regional Council Decision Concerning Ottawa Radio Station
Report On Abortion Poll Was Fair, Ontario Council Decides
Ontario Council Decides Fashion Program Did Not Exploit Women
Open-Line Show Breached Industry Code, According To Ontario Council
Station Didn’T Breach Code, Wasn’T Responsive To Viewer, Says Ontario Council
Ontario Council Decision Regarding St. Catharines Open-Line Show
“Violent” Film Scheduled Appropriately, Says Cbsc Ontario Council
Broadcast Standards Council Decision Concerning Comments Made On Morning Show
1993
“Irish Jokes” Not Abusive Or Discriminatory, According To B.C. Council
CBSC Western Council Decides Announcer’S Comments Not Degrading To Women
CBSC Ontario Council Announces That Radio Station Breached Industry’S Code Of Ethics
W5 Episode Fair, Says CBSC Ontario Regional Council
CBSC Ontario Council Issues Decision On Scheduling Of Film
CBSC Ontario Council Issues Decision Concerning Morning Show
Western Council Issues Decision On News Reports
Quebec Regional Council Issues First Decision
1992
CBSC Ontario Council releases decision
CBSC Ontario Council issues decision
New Decision from CBSC Ontario Council
CBSC British Columbia issues first decision
Ontario Council issues decision
CBSC Western Council releases first decision
Atlantic Council finds Bathurst radio station didn’t break codes
Ontario Council finds Toronto radio station didn’t break codes
1991
Broadcast Council releases decision on controversial phone-in show
Canadian Broadcast Standards Council (CBSC), Ontario Regional Council releases decision