Media Releases 2017

Media Releases / 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