Broadcaster bailout? Just say no, urges WGC

TORONTO – The Writers Guild of Canada (WGC) has made public its thoughts on the idea of a government bailout for Canadian broadcasters: “just say no”. Urging the government to approach any such discussions “with extreme skepticism”, the organization called conventional broadcasters like Canwest and CTV “still profitable businesses” in a statement, and said it appears that "when Canwest reports to its shareholders, it’s an integrated business – but when they talk to government it’s all about the hardships of over-the-air.” “How can the broadcasters ask for a taxpayer bailout when broadcasting remains profitable?”, asked Maureen Parker, WGC’s executive director, in the statement. “The creative community...