C.R.T.C. HOLDING PUBLIC FORUMS ON TV PROGRAMMING

OTTAWA, June 9 (LSN) – In a recent press release, the Canadian Family Action Council alerted concerned citizens that the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) is holding public forums to discuss programming. The Family Action Council encourages Canadians to support Christian broadcasting, which is subject to arbitrary “balance” requirements by the CRTC, in order to prevent single-faith broadcasting.  Pro-family Canadians have long argued that there is a demand for more wholesome programming on Canadian airwaves; and it appears the CRTC initiative provides an opportunity to make the case once more. Written comments on Public Notice CRTC 1998-44, Canadian Television Policy Review, may be mailed to CRTC Communications Branch/Ottawa, ON K1A 0N2. The deadline is June 30, 1998.  Public forums will be held on the following dates and times at these locations:  Delta Winnipeg, Delta A, 288 Portage Avenue Winnipeg, Manitoba 11 June 1998 4:00 to 7:00 p.m.  The Westin London, Ballroom West 300 King Street, London, Ontario 13 June 1998 1:30 to 5:00 p.m.  World Trade and Convention Centre Highland Suites 7 & 8, 1800 Argyle Street Halifax, Nova Scotia 20 June 1998 1:30 to 5:00 p.m.  Robson Square Conference Centre Conference Room 1, 800 Robson Street Vancouver, British Columbia 22 June 1998 4:00 to 7:00 p.m.  If you intend to participate at one of the regional public consultations listed above, please register by telephone at least 7 days prior to the date of the proceeding.  REGISTRATION: CRTC, Toll-Free # 1-877-249-CRTC   CRTC Offices:  City Telephone Fax Halifax (902) 426-7997 (902) 426-2721 Montreal (514) 283-6607 (514) 283-3689 Ottawa-Hull (819) 997-2429 (819) 994-0218 Winnipeg (204) 983-6306 (204) 983-6317 Vancouver (604) 666-2111 (604) 666-8322