-Monday, Sep 12, 2011 No Comments
Since my last post I've released a review on a documentary on the Albertan oil sands project.
The complainant felt the two-hour CBC Television program unfairly portrayed the environmental impact of the project, depended on research that was not strong, and excluded information and resources that might have told a more balanced story.
I found the study upon which the documentary focused to be newsworthy and valid and that the program made considerable effort (if in many cases unsuccessfully) to provide a range of viewpoints. CBC reported on the study accurately.
That being said, as a documentary it had greater latitude than would a news report to argue a point of view, and CBC had greater latitude to provide the range of views over a longer term.
I encouraged continued focus on the issue and a strong online resource on the associated themes.
I did not find a violation of CBC Journalistic Standards and Practices.
I have launched a new review arising from concerns involving a CBC Halifax radio program.
To make a public complaint to the Office of the Ombudsman, you can use our standard form by clicking here, or you can write to us at the address below.
Kirk LaPointe
Ombudsman
CBC
P.O. Box Station A
Toronto, Ontario M5W 1E6
Phone: (416) 205-2978
Fax: (416) 205-2825
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