“This book should be read by everyone who gives a damn about Canada and the publicly owned broadcaster that unites us in telling our own stories on radio and television. Wade Rowland convincingly documents the slow, politically directed erosion of the CBC and he has the expertise to show us how to save, and expand, this vital component in Canadian life. Will we listen to him? I hope to God we have enough sense to do so.” — Farley Mowat ”

“Consider this an impassioned polemic — a ‘debate’ is far too sedate – ignited by the CBC’s degradation in recent years and fed by cold rage against the main culprits, yet with a surprising optimism about future possibilities.”– Rick Salutin, author and Toronto Star columnist

“This is a thoughtful and timely roadmap to guide Canadians who still love public broadcasting but who despair of the present condition of the CBC. Instead of a lament, we now have a plan that can make our CBC a model for how a public broadcaster can inspire, attract and engage us all. You must read this book: Wade Rowland’s vision can restore a CBC we can be proud of again.” – Jeffrey Dvorkin, Director, Journalism Program, University of Toronto (Scarborough)

“Wade Rowland understands public service values and knows the CBC well, especially English Television. His book makes an insightful contribution to a necessary public debate about our most important cultural institution, and his recommendations are largely aligned with the priorities of the 175,000 Canadians who support our work.” – Ian Morrison, Spokesperson, Friends of Canadian Broadcasting