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CBSC | Press Releases

Releases from 2013

June 3, 2013:
Music Video Comedy Program Required More Viewer Advisories
April 16, 2013:
No Breach for Content of Sketch Comedy Show, but Rating Icon Required
April 16, 2013:
Display of Incorrect Solution on Contest Show Breaches Broadcast Code
January 23, 2013:
Joke about Fat Women Does Not Violate Code

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CBSC | Press Releases

Releases from 2012

December 21, 2012:
Stereotypical Comments about Homosexuality Breach Codes
December 20, 2012:
Canadian Broadcast Standards Council Finds Problems with Call-In Contest Program
December 13, 2012:
Canadian Broadcast Standards Council Studies Use of N-Word in Subtitles Spanish Version
December 13, 2012:
Crime Documentary Should Have Aired After 9:00 pm
November 16, 2012:
Jokes about Religious Event Do Not Violate Code Chinese Version
November 15, 2012:
Jokes about Religious Event Do Not Violate Code
October 24, 2012:
Viewer Advisories Must Specify Sexual Content
September 18, 2012:
Negative Comments About Haitians Violated Broadcast Codes
September 18, 2012:
Violent Reality Show Requires Post-9:00 pm Broadcast
September 6, 2012:
Insulting Comments About an Individual Violate Broadcast Code
August 29, 2012:
Abusive Comments on the Basis of Sexual Orientation Unacceptable
August 15, 2012:
Comments about Jewish People and Misrepresentation of Hampstead By-Law Violate Code
August 15, 2012:
Comments about Germans Did Not Violate Broadcast Codes
August 8, 2012:
Coarse Language Requires Post-9:00 pm Time Slot & Viewer Advisories
July 24, 2012:
Inclusion of Irrelevant and Inaccurate Information in Report Violates Codes
July 24, 2012:
Objectification of Persons of Small Stature is Unacceptable
July 18, 2012:
Derogatory Ethnic Term Unacceptable
July 4, 2012:
Broadcast of Prank Telephone Call Requires Prior Consent
June 22, 2012:
Comments about Welfare Recipients Did Not Violate Code
June 20, 2012:
Discussion about Race Relations & Riots in England Was Acceptable
June 13, 2012:
Spanish-Language Insult Violates Broadcast Code
May 24, 2012:
Humorous Comments in Morning Show Violate Broadcast Standards
April 25, 2012:
Fair and Balanced Treatment of Student Protest in Public Affairs Show
April 20, 2012:
Comments about Redheads Did Not Violate Code
April 19, 2012:
Jokes about Murders Breached Broadcast Code
April 11, 2012:
Promo Making Light of Violent Act Violated Broadcast Code
April 3, 2012:
Contest Segment Did Not Promote Violence against Animals
March 28, 2012:
Public Affairs Discussion Must Accurately Distinguish between “Free” and "Subsidized”
March 28, 2012:
Political Criticism Acceptable according to Broadcast Code
March 14, 2012:
Brief Mentions of Sex Not Problematic under Codes
March 7, 2012:
Broadcasts of Police Distress Call Did Not Violate Privacy, but Required Warnings to Viewers
March 1, 2012:
Content Did Not Breach Codes, but Advisory Should Mention Violence
February 9, 2012:
Reality TV Programs Require Classification Icons, Those Containing Coarse Language Must Also Carry Appropriate Viewer Advisories and Air Post-9 pm
February 3, 2012:
Aggressive Interview Style is Acceptable
February 2, 2012:
Ad for Adult Phone Line Acceptable at 1:30 am during Batman
January 25, 2012:
Biased News Report and Revelation of Complainants' Names and Addresses is Unacceptable
January 18, 2012:
Discussion about Culling Cats Not Problematic, but Negative Comments about Women are Unacceptable

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CBSC | Press Releases

Releases from 2011

October 27, 2011:
Humour that Sexualizes Children is Unacceptable
October 19, 2011:
Buckcherry Song Distasteful but not in Breach of Code
September 28, 2011:
Repeated Episodes of Call-in Programs Must Be Identified
August 31, 2011:
The Canadian Broadcast Standards Council Varies in Part The Decision of the Atlantic Regional Panel re the Song "Money for Nothing"
August 30, 2011:
No Stereotyping But an Offensive Word in a Parody Song
June 1, 2011:
Accusation of Hatred by Muslims Violates Broadcast Code of Ethics
May 25, 2011:
Fair and Proper Comments re Islam Do Not Violate Codified Standards
May 11, 2011:
No Breach of Contest Standards on the New Version of Call TV broadcasts
April 13, 2011:
Targeting Wrong Agency and Naming its Employees on Air Breaches Code
April 6, 2011:
Coarse Language in Live Journalistic Context Occasionally Excusable
March 23, 2011:
Failure to Broadcast Sufficient Viewer Advisories on Violent Programming Breaches Code
March 2, 2011:
Failure to Broadcast Sufficient View Advisories on Adult Programming Breaches Code
February 23, 2011:
The Sexualization of Children during Morning Show Banter Breaches Code
February 23, 2011:
Two Episodes of South Park Satire too Adult for Afternoon Broadcast
February 16, 2011:
Report on Alleged Animal Abuse Unfair and an Invasion of Privacy
February 9, 2011:
Film about Adolescent Sexuality Not Exploitative
January 26, 2011:
News Interview Breaches Right of Privacy of Wife of Driver in Accident
January 12, 2011:
Use of Derogatory Word for Gays in a Song Breaches Broadcast Codes
January 5, 2011:
Reporting on Probable Survivability of Victim of Fatal Car Crash not Problematic

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CBSC | Press Releases

Releases from 2010

December 23, 2010:
Canadian Broadcast Standards Council Reviews Complaints re Comments Made about American Figure Skater and Olympic Men's Figure Skating
December 15, 2010:
Broadcasts of Olympic Luge Accident Were Relevant and Appropriate
December 8, 2010:
Religious Program Distorted Facts and Contained Abusive Comments about Homosexuals
December 1, 2010:
Various Episodes of Talk Show in violation of Broadcast Standards
November 24, 2010:
Negative Stereotypes Based on Ethnicity Violate Equitable Portrayal Code
November 17, 2010:
Drama Showing Injuries Not Necessarily "Adults Only", But Advisories Still Helpful
November 3, 2010:
Promotional Spot Should Not Have Glamorized Violence against Elderly Women
October 27, 2010:
Report on Unusual Sexual Assault Was Acceptable during Morning Radio
October 20, 2010:
The Sexualization of Children on Radio Breaches the Broadcast Code
October 13, 2010:
Caution Required in the Use of the Word “Illegal” in the Broadcast of Election Ads
August 31, 2010:
Erroneous Use of the Term “Scab Worker” Is Problematic
August 25, 2010:
News Report Should Have Identified YouTube Clip’s Creator
August 18, 2010:
Adult Cartoon Requires Detailed Viewer Advisories & Higher Rating
August 4, 2010:
News Reports were Accurate and Fair
July 21, 2010:
Bully Beatdown Does Not Violate Violence Code
July 7, 2010:
News Reports about Police Officers Did Not Demonstrate Anti-Police Bias
June 28, 2010:
Canadian Broadcast Standards Council Receives RTNDA’s Bill Hutton Award of Excellence
June 16, 2010:
Challenged Broadcasts of the “Save Local TV” Campaign Did Not Violate Broadcast Codes
June 9, 2010:
No Code Violation because Abusive Comments Were Instantly Disputed
June 2, 2010:
Graphic Violence & Very Coarse Language Can only Be Broadcast after 9:00 pm
May 26, 2010:
Wildest Spring Break Moments Requires Post-9:00 pm Time Slot
May 12, 2010:
F-Word in The F-Word Should Not Air before 9:00 pm
April 28, 2010:
Phone-In Contest Show Violates Code for Lack of Transparency
April 28, 2010:
Mild Sexual Discussion Not Problematic during Morning Radio
April 21, 2010:
Crime Drama Requires Post-9:00 pm Time Slot and 18+ Rating
March 26, 2010:
Religious Program Did Not Contain Abusive Commentary or Violence
January 27, 2010:
No Broadcast Code Violations for Sexual Innuendo on Radio
January 20, 2010:
French Swear Words Inappropriate During Daytime Radio

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CBSC | Press Releases

Releases from 2009

September 23, 2009:
Negative Comments about Person with a Disability Violates Equitable Portrayal Code
August 26, 2009:
Discussion of Gay Practices Not in Breach of Code
August 19, 2009:
TQS Responsible for Breaches of Contest Standards on Call TV broadcasts
August 19, 2009:
Promo for Police Drama Did Not Contain Graphic Violence
July 8, 2009:
Relocating Missing 9 Violated Contest Provision of Broadcast Code
June 17, 2009:
Contest “Rewarding” Use of Handheld Cellphone Not in Breach of Code
May 27, 2009:
Airing of Stéphane Dion Interview False Starts Violated Broadcast Codes
May 20, 2009:
Elements of Bye Bye 2008 Violated Codes, Regulations and Conditions of Licence
March 4, 2009:
Episodes in Law & Order Spin-off Series with Off-screen Violence May Air before Watershed
March 4, 2009:
Broadcast of Controversial Movie Title (with f-word) Did Not Violate Code
February 6, 2009:
Broad, Abusive Criticisms of Islam Violate Code of Ethics
February 6, 2009:
Caller’s Hostile Open-Line Show Comments Did Not Promote Violencel
January 28, 2009:
Misidentification of Video Clips in Information Programming Violates Code, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
January 28, 2009:
Commentary on Hockey Hit Did Not Promote Violence, Says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council

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CBSC | Press Releases

Releases from 2008

November 18, 2008:
Negative Comments about Homosexuals Violate Broadcast Human Rights Clause
November 18, 2008:
Siblings’ Scuffle Not Too Violent for Children’s Show Promo
November 12, 2008:
Derisive Comment about Homosexuals Violates Broadcast Code
November 12, 2008:
Fishing for Votes on Sports Info Program during Election Campaign Was Inappropriate
November 5, 2008:
Misrepresentation of SkyTrain CEO’s Comments in News Broadcasts Violates Codes
September 18, 2008:
Reports about Failed Refugee Claimant’s “Illegal” Stay in Canada Were Accurate
September 16, 2008:
No Code Breach for Identifying Lawsuit Plaintiff in News Report
September 9, 2008:
Insulting Use of the F-Word on Air Violates Broadcast Standards
August 26, 2008:
Broadcast of Hockey Fights in Sports News Does Not Promote Violence
August 20, 2008:
More Detailed and Precise Viewer Advisories Required for Adult Animated Film
August 19, 2008:
Ultimate Fighting Promo Was for Adults and Should Not Air before 9:00 pm
August 12, 2008:
Failure to Report Publicly Available Information, and Provision of Irrelevant Information Breaches CAB and RTNDA Codes of Ethics
August 12, 2008:
On-Air Identification of Politician Filing a Broadcast Complaint Did Not Violate Code
August 12, 2008:
Radio Broadcaster’s Recommendation of Violence in Hockey Violates Code
August 6, 2008:
News Report about Pedophile Assault Not Problematic but Required Viewer Warning
July 16, 2008:
No Code Breach as CBSC Panel Splits on Controversial Bruce Allen Reality Check
July 16, 2008:
Misleading Promos in Violation of Broadcast Code
July 16, 2008:
Criticism of Pit-Bull Owners Not in Breach of Broadcast Code
June 25, 2008:
No Inherent Conflict of Interest when Politicians Serve as Radio Hosts
June 4, 2008:
Broadcaster Takes Extraordinary Measures to Resolve Complaint about F-Word in Song
June 4, 2008:
Stations Must Clearly Identify Sponsored Programming
May 15, 2008:
Explicit Sexual Discussions, Coarse Language and Abusive Comments Violated Code of Ethics
May 9, 2008:
Broadcasters Must Identify Known Sources of Photographs Used in News Reports
May 1, 2008:
News Broadcast about Anti-Terror Measures Lacked Rigour, but was not Inaccurate
April 22, 2008:
Higher Rating Required for Episode of 24
April 10, 2008:
Advertisement for Horror Movie Can Be Broadcast before 9:00 pm
March 5, 2008:
Unusual Circumstances Spare Broadcasters from Breach of Obligation to Retain and Deliver Logger Tapes
February 13, 2008:
Broadcast of Anonymous Flyer with Inaccurate Information in Political Campaign Breaches Ethics Codes | Media Release in Chineese
February 5, 2008:
Controversial Persons on Air Do Not on that Account Breach Code of Ethics

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CBSC | Press Releases

Releases from 2007

October 4, 2007:
F-Word Should Not Air before 9:00 pm
August 29, 2007:
Sexualization of Children on Airwaves Is Inappropriate
August 29, 2007:
Sexually Explicit Discussions Require Evening Time Slot
August 15, 2007:
Sex Phone Line Infomercial Should Not Have Aired during Afternoon
July 19, 2007:
Live Coverage of Criminal Activities Must Not Endanger Lives
June 13, 2007:
Political Comments about War in Middle East Not Abusive Towards Muslims
May 29, 2007:
Erotic Film Not Degrading to Women, but Ratings Icon Must Appear on Screen Longer
May 23, 2007:
Verbal Attacks against Appeal Court Justice Were Inappropriate
April 26, 2007:
Making Unfair and Improper Comments Targeting a Private Individual Breaches Code of Ethics
April 17, 2007:
Divulging Private Addresses in a News Story Breaches Code
April 12, 2007:
Former Open-Line Host's Program in Breach of Code of Ethics due to Abusive Comments, Sexually Explicit Dialogue and Coarse Language
April 4, 2007:
Program Segments about Virtual Sex Contained Dialogue Too Explicit for Daytime TV
February 14, 2007:
Excessive Repetition of Violent Content without Warnings Breaches Code
February 14, 2007:
Mild Coarse Language Acceptable before the Watershed
February 14, 2007:
Use of the F-Word and the Trivialization of Drunk Driving Require Post-9:00 pm Time Slot
January 23, 2007:
L'Avocat et le diable Discussion about Minority Religions Did Not Violate Broadcast Code

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CBSC | Press Releases

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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CBSC | Press Releases

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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