-Thursday, Dec 20, 2012 1 Comment
Since my last post I have released two findings of reviews following public complaints about CBC news and information content.
The first complaint involved CBC Television coverage of violence in the Gaza, in particular whether the content provided adequate background and context in accordance with CBC Journalistic Standards and Practices.
I concluded CBC fairly and accurately reported what it knew at the time and took measures to update information constantly across its platforms as the violence broadened in the region. There was no policy violation.
The second finding followed a public complaint about the fairness, accuracy and integrity of a CBC Television documentary on The National by freelance journalist Alexandre Trudeau.
I concluded the documentary was fair and accurate and editorially and financially independent within CBC journalistic policy. There was no violation of CBC Journalistic Standards and Practices.
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.
Esther Enkin
Ombudsman
CBC
P.O. Box Station A
Toronto, Ontario M5W 1E6
Phone: (416) 205-2978
Fax: (416) 205-2825
Comment (1)
I have complained many times before on the "censor" of comments by the CBC monitor. I often critique CBC articles
as lacking in a balance of information upon which one could
credibly accept as unbiased and objective.
A recent example is the headline that the Police shot at a stolen
car driver in Maple Ridge. Fact in local news is that one shot
went through the fender of left front midway between the tire
and the headlight.
Your article would indicated the police shot at the driver which
is the type of sensational reporting that discredits your news and
creates public backlash against the Police.21/0l/2013 1:19 Pacific.
Post your comment
Note: The CBC does not necessarily endorse any of the views posted. By submitting your comments, you acknowledge that CBC has the right to reproduce, broadcast and publicize those comments or any part thereof in any manner whatsoever. Please note that comments are pre-moderated/reviewed and published according to our submission guidelines.