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Vulcan · 02-11-2011, 08:52 AM

This fellow thinks that the CRTC is changing the rules so that Canadian broadcasters can now knowingly lie.

http://www.digitalhome.ca/forum/show...59#post1220159

quote/ The current rule states that a broadcaster “shall not broadcast any false or misleading news.”

I read that as - A broadcaster cannot report that the moon is made of cheese. They know that this is false.

The changed wording says that a broadcaster cannot report news that "the licensee knows is false or misleading and that endangers or is likely to endanger the lives, health or safety of the public.”

I read that as - A broadcaster can report that the moon is made of cheese. They know that it is false, but it is not something that "endangers or is likely to endanger the lives, health or safety of the public.” __________________

02-11-2011, 08:52 AM	#5
Vulcan Franchise Player Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Sunshine Coast Exp:	This fellow thinks that the CRTC is changing the rules so that Canadian broadcasters can now knowingly lie. http://www.digitalhome.ca/forum/show...59#post1220159 quote/ The current rule states that a broadcaster “shall not broadcast any false or misleading news.” I read that as - A broadcaster cannot report that the moon is made of cheese. They know that this is false. The changed wording says that a broadcaster cannot report news that "the licensee knows is false or misleading and that endangers or is likely to endanger the lives, health or safety of the public.” I read that as - A broadcaster can report that the moon is made of cheese. They know that it is false, but it is not something that "endangers or is likely to endanger the lives, health or safety of the public.” __________________ Last edited by Vulcan; 02-11-2011 at 08:54 AM.