CEP calls for transparancy, accountability at OTA hearing

OTTAWA – The CRTC should “demand” public accountability from Canada’s broadcasters, the Communications, Energy and Paperworkers Union of Canada (CEP) said Wednesday. In reference to this week’s over-the-air hearings before the CRTC, CEP’s vice president of media Peter Murdoch, expressed alarm that the Commission may close the public hearing to the public when it addresses broadcasters' financial statements. "How can broadcasters' claims be challenged when the financials that are key to this entire hearing aren't available for review?", Murdoch questioned in a statement. "Broadcasting accountants are experts in shifting revenues, hiding profits and highlighting losses - but instead of an open,...