Canadian Heritage committee  In 2000-2001, there were 140 complaints about violence on television. You must understand that that includes complaints against violence in the news, in sports and so on. We're not just talking about dramatic programs. In 2007-2008, there have been 114 to the end of February. H

Canadian Heritage committee  Thank you for that suggestion, Mr. Chairman.

Canadian Heritage committee  It applies to every broadcaster in Canada.

Canadian Heritage committee  It's because broadcasters obey the decisions we render. It's as simple as that. It's not at all necessary to have some kind of gun in order to compel compliance with the standards contained in the four codes that we currently administer. Doc Mailloux's program, which you must kn

Canadian Heritage committee  Allow me to clarify one minor point. It's not to take a position contrary to what you've just raised. It's interesting. You should be aware of the fact that the actual number of complaints that we are receiving at the CBSC is increasing. The actual number is increasing, although

Canadian Heritage committee  That's right, yes, because the percentage of complaints that related to television violence was, in 2000, 12.76% of the total complaints we had received. Even though the number of overall complaints we have received has gone up, the level of violence complaints in the current yea

Canadian Heritage committee  I think, Ms. Fry, that Ms. Wing actually provided a very good answer in the last appearance of witnesses. I think we need to distinguish between the trending-type information—to which you're really referring—and what it is that we do. We at the CBSC are tasked with the responsib

Canadian Heritage committee  You said that the code was voluntary. That's inaccurate; it's not voluntary at all. The code is mandatory for every broadcaster in Canada. The CBC, CPAC and Télé-Québec must comply with our code; they don't have a choice. Even broadcasters who are not members of our association

Canadian Heritage committee  I have certainly done that in the past. Yes, absolutely. I'm not sure, when you're talking to me, having had legal training long before I was a producer, that I would be entitled to say that I'm a film producer by profession.

Canadian Heritage committee  Yes.

Canadian Heritage committee  Yes.

Canadian Heritage committee  It would, clearly. This has nothing to do with viewing hours at all.

Canadian Heritage committee  Clearly, because it only includes those contained in programs intended for persons under the age of 12. It says, “The Commission shall make regulations respecting the broadcasting of violent scenes...”. That's the operative provision, and it goes so far as to say that it even i

Canadian Heritage committee  Yes, it appears to be.

Canadian Heritage committee  Needless to say, one of the problems with--if I may it call this--a blunt regulatory instrument is that you may also run into difficulties with the charter. That's another whole issue. But it certainly appears to be a very broad endorsement that would be given to the CRTC. There'