Report of the Royal Commission on Broadcasting 1957 (Fowler Report)
Full Citation:
Canada, Royal Commission on Broadcasting, "Report of the Royal Commission on Broadcasting 1957" (Ottawa: Queen's Printer, 1957)
1957
Non-binding policy statement/input
National
Thematic Areas
Broadcast
Public Service, Commercial
Specific Themes:
Canadian Broadcast Policy Short Description / Abstract
The Fowler Commission recommends that the CBC give up its role as a broadcasting regulator. It also recommends that upcoming legislation on broadcasting prevent non-Canadians from owning more than 20% interest in any Canadian radio or TV station.