Shock jock monitors CRTC

[Kiraly]

Shock jock monitors CRTC

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For years he has fought a running battle with the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission, the watchdog of Canada's airwaves.

Now, however, it is Andre Arthur's turn to be the watchdog over the CRTC after the controversial former radio shock jock turned independent MP was named yesterday to the House of Commons standing committee on industry, science and technology.

Arthur won't be the only former radio host on the committee overseeing the CRTC. Liberal industry critic Jean Lapierre, who has pushed his share of limits on air, was also named yesterday to the 12-member committee.

Arthur admits that his relations with the body he will now play a role in overseeing are poor.

"Ask a fire hydrant if it likes dogs," he said, likening himself to the hydrant.

[geoffrey]

Reminds me of a little saying:

Treat everyone with respect, ya never know when they will be your boss.

[Michael Hardner]

Who put him on that committee ? This person has been quoted on this board and seems to be an irresponsible publicity hound. I will give him the benefit of the doubt, but he should try to dignify himself in this new position.

[Freshinit]

He is only sitting on the committee responsible overseeing telecommunication specifics. His involvement with the breach of public content laws has nothing to do with his side of the committee.

[Hicksey]

Talk about irony ...