CBC Ombudsman Kirk LaPointe
On July 21st, when the federal government announced the list of 30 suspected war criminals, CBC’s initial web story stated that:
“CBC News is not publishing the names or photos of the suspects at this time.”
This was later changed to:
“CBC News’ practice is not to name suspects, and therefore is not publishing the names or photos of the suspects at this time.”
If this is indeed a policy of the CBC, it has not been followed in the past and seemingly only now has been put in place because of their refusal to name these suspected war criminals. Also, why is it any different to publish names and pictures after they’ve been arrested?
I am asking you as the CBC Ombudsman to confirm that this is an official CBC policy and not one that has been only formulated along ideological lines.
BC Blue: One BC Conservative's view on it all... 
July 29, 2011 at 10:02 AM
Although you will never get the truth it is clear that it is because this was a Conservative government initiative, and the CBC will continue to do everything possible to undermine and sabotage the present government. A bigger mystery is why this government continues to throw our money at the CBC and to allow the CBC to break the law when it comes to access to information.
July 29, 2011 at 10:07 AM
The CBC seems to be having trouble with common sense these days. Or, maybe it has always been like that and we never had anything to compare it to. Now we do. Thank you Sun News.
July 29, 2011 at 10:44 AM
I’m beginning to wonder what lengths the CBC would be willing to go to feed their anti-Conservative agenda. Would they go so far as to sabotage the country to get at the Conservatives?
Given some of the reportage from that outfit you’d have to wonder if they’re friends of this country let alone citizens.
July 29, 2011 at 11:38 AM
The CBC is all about world government – they support the green agenda, global governance and the United Nations model of law and order. Outing thugs, murderers and genocidal maniacs does not fit their narrative of who are the real victims. The will always protect anyone who paint “left” on their shirt sleeves. Cheers.
July 29, 2011 at 2:04 PM
How many times has CBC gone after conservatives without proof
How many times they have accused the conservatives 24/7 without proof.
July 29, 2011 at 2:50 PM
Nice work.
I wonder if James Moore is still defending his buddies.
July 29, 2011 at 3:05 PM
Thank you. I have heard back from Lapointe as he has forwarded my complaint to the CBC for explanation
July 29, 2011 at 5:41 PM
The CBC has entered the political arena when they automatically oppose everything the duly elected Harper Government does.
If the CBC wish to be involed in politics, that’s fine, but then we should get to vote for or against them.
July 29, 2011 at 5:50 PM
Good work Dean… The CBC is such a destructive entity for Canada. The fact CBC wants to protect war criminals and illegal immigrants says so much about the rot of corruption that infests that propaganda machine. What the heck could James Moore be thinking? Stop feeding the beast!! I look forward to hearing the results of your inquiries.
July 29, 2011 at 5:57 PM
From the look on Jason Kenney’s face at a press conference where the CBC was outed by Vic Toews as not wanting to publish these names, I get the feeling Moore may not be held in the highest regard within the Conservative caucus right now.
July 29, 2011 at 7:15 PM
What James should be telling the CBC “you are being paid by the public therefore, they deserve to know what is going without any interferance from you. Now, get on with the broadcasting of those names or else, in the behalf of the public you are fired, closed down, privatized.”
July 30, 2011 at 6:21 AM
Dean, when I heard Solomon say that CBC can’t or shall I say will not disclose names of the ‘wanted’ criminals without proof ;how many times have they CBC spent berating the government without any proof.
July 30, 2011 at 7:56 AM
Plain and simple hide anyones identety you are a colaborater. News is news the guilt will be determinated by the courts and this will in many cases take too long in part by sheltering possible criminals .If the public have the information they are suspect it could bring witnesses forward.. In the meanwhile we have a right to know. Your obligation to be fair is to also report the outcome.
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