The petition is now closed. Thanks to all who took the time to sign the petition and post comments. Though the CBC Radio Orchestra's life was ended by CBC Radio, the orchestra has been reincarnated in a new form: the National Broadcast Orchestra of Canada - Orchestre national de diffusion du Canada.
Dear Mark Steinmetz and CBC Radio, Prime Minister Harper, Members of Parliament, and the Minister of Canadian Heritage. We the undersigned want the CBC Radio Orchestra saved. We believe that the orchestra is an integral part of Canada's mosaic and an important contributor to Canada's unique and rich cultural heritage. Our Canada includes the CBC Radio Orchestra!
12271 signatories since April 1, 2008 | 50 signatories per page
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David Bircher
I was a member (horn) of the CBC (Radio Canada) at Québec in the 1970\'s and 80\'s and can assure that it provided excellent musical documents for the Québec listening public. I was not aware that the CBC still underwrote this format.
Lynnette La Marre
It would be a crime to lose it.
David Sinclair
louis lortie
Canada needs a broadcast orchestra ! It is one of the few things that truly distinguish us culturally . We are slowly dilapidating our heritage with all those dreadful cuts at the CBC !Stop that, please!!
Michael Perry
Troy Smith
Pauline Thompson
Richard Lauzere
By all means we must keep the CBC orchestra. It is part of our heritage and classical music has been a sign of freedom of expression throughout the world.
Margot MacInnes
Monika Dery
This orchestra is an important part of Canadian culture and helps classical music survive in our more and more mainstream music scene.
Carolyn Sinclair
I have performed as a professional classical singer around the western world. Canada makes a poor showing when compared with how other countries support their classical musicians and institutions.
Christie Grayson
Devorah Kobluk
Connie Gutierrez
This orchestra has introduced many to new Canadian musicians that otherwise wouln\'t be heard. It\'s important to keep the CBC Orchestra funded for Canadian Musicians and the public!!
Derek Cockram
You will regret this decision.
Chelsea Horton
Sven
Doug Ramsey
Nina Winham
It\'s an important mark of a civil society that access to the arts is publicly shared and publicly funded. The CBC Orchestra is part of that fabric that makes us more than the sum of our parts. To lose it is a step backwards.
Jesse Dymond
CBC\'s legacy of intelligent classical music and educated and informed programming/programmers is known around the world. With the recent changes, the world may only be able identify Canada with such icons as \"the double double\".
Paul Frehner
For Canadian culture to develop and flourish we have to vigorously support the artistic institutions that represent the highest ideals of human achievement. The decision to disband the CBC Orchestra must be reversed.
Carol J. Robertson
Darrin McCloskey
Not the kind of person who signs petitions, this is one that (sorry for the pun)struck a chord. Does the CBC really want us to tune out? Seems to be what they are suggesting. Hopefully there is one sensible soul there who can reverse this decision.
margo lea
please keep our cultural heritage alive ! canada rocks - even to the classical !
Gudrun Weinstein
I count on CBC for the clasical music I enjoy, there is so little left please keep the orchestra they are great performers.
Kris Heshka
FR Ronald McBrine
This is the first petition I have ever signed in my life of 70 yrs...stop! Classical music lovers are Canadians too.
Sandra Smith
Joseph Bourchier
As a long time CBC listener and viewer I believe we could do with more of what the CBC Radio Orchestra provides and a good deal less of silly American style sit-coms. It\'s all a matter of priorities.
Krista
Deanne Achong
Yes, please keep the CBC Orchestra going!
Darryn Pilling
Please allow us classical music students to have a culture to uphold. We have paid our dues.
Peter Hurthig
Chris Gapski
Jo-Anne Bacon
I always thought CBC mandate was to set a high standard and expose Canadians to music they might not otherwise get to hear. Have you now decided to follow the \"dumbing down\" syndrome.
elisabeth mccoll
How could you contemplate this move, the last Radio Orchestra in North America, shame on you.
Una Fester
pamela such
Anne Buckland
The CBC orchestra represents our past, present & future. Why are you killing it? Please rethink this and other changes - you are destroying our heritage. Please do not kill something that is truly Canadian. Thank you.
Bernice Junk
CBC Radio Orchestra and prior Radio2 programming mean very much to many Canandians. Please reverse your decision. They are important, too
Jean Doane
Brian Webster
susan simmon
Pedro eiler Pedersen
Ann Wreford
I want to sign the petition and save the CBC orchestra.
Catherine Ernst
J. Chalmers Doane
Musical excellence is important. To quote Winston Churchill:\"Never give up!\"
Sylvia Fong
I support classical music and appreciate listening to it on the CBC while I work during the weekdays and on the weekends with my family. Keep the CBC orchestra going!
Natalka Vetere
Lyza Heyden
Save the orchestra and continue to support Canadian talents!
I was a member (horn) of the CBC (Radio Canada) at Québec in the 1970\'s and 80\'s and can assure that it provided excellent musical documents for the Québec listening public. I was not aware that the CBC still underwrote this format.
Lynnette La Marre
It would be a crime to lose it.
David Sinclair
louis lortie
Canada needs a broadcast orchestra ! It is one of the few things that truly distinguish us culturally . We are slowly dilapidating our heritage with all those dreadful cuts at the CBC !Stop that, please!!
Michael Perry
Troy Smith
Pauline Thompson
Richard Lauzere
By all means we must keep the CBC orchestra. It is part of our heritage and classical music has been a sign of freedom of expression throughout the world.
Margot MacInnes
Monika Dery
This orchestra is an important part of Canadian culture and helps classical music survive in our more and more mainstream music scene.
Carolyn Sinclair
I have performed as a professional classical singer around the western world. Canada makes a poor showing when compared with how other countries support their classical musicians and institutions.
Christie Grayson
Devorah Kobluk
Connie Gutierrez
This orchestra has introduced many to new Canadian musicians that otherwise wouln\'t be heard. It\'s important to keep the CBC Orchestra funded for Canadian Musicians and the public!!
Derek Cockram
You will regret this decision.
Chelsea Horton
Sven
Doug Ramsey
Nina Winham
It\'s an important mark of a civil society that access to the arts is publicly shared and publicly funded. The CBC Orchestra is part of that fabric that makes us more than the sum of our parts. To lose it is a step backwards.
Jesse Dymond
CBC\'s legacy of intelligent classical music and educated and informed programming/programmers is known around the world. With the recent changes, the world may only be able identify Canada with such icons as \"the double double\".
Paul Frehner
For Canadian culture to develop and flourish we have to vigorously support the artistic institutions that represent the highest ideals of human achievement. The decision to disband the CBC Orchestra must be reversed.
Carol J. Robertson
Darrin McCloskey
Not the kind of person who signs petitions, this is one that (sorry for the pun)struck a chord. Does the CBC really want us to tune out? Seems to be what they are suggesting. Hopefully there is one sensible soul there who can reverse this decision.
margo lea
please keep our cultural heritage alive ! canada rocks - even to the classical !
Gudrun Weinstein
I count on CBC for the clasical music I enjoy, there is so little left please keep the orchestra they are great performers.
Kris Heshka
FR Ronald McBrine
This is the first petition I have ever signed in my life of 70 yrs...stop! Classical music lovers are Canadians too.
Sandra Smith
Joseph Bourchier
As a long time CBC listener and viewer I believe we could do with more of what the CBC Radio Orchestra provides and a good deal less of silly American style sit-coms. It\'s all a matter of priorities.
Krista
Deanne Achong
Yes, please keep the CBC Orchestra going!
Darryn Pilling
Please allow us classical music students to have a culture to uphold. We have paid our dues.
Peter Hurthig
Chris Gapski
Jo-Anne Bacon
I always thought CBC mandate was to set a high standard and expose Canadians to music they might not otherwise get to hear. Have you now decided to follow the \"dumbing down\" syndrome.
elisabeth mccoll
How could you contemplate this move, the last Radio Orchestra in North America, shame on you.
Una Fester
pamela such
Anne Buckland
The CBC orchestra represents our past, present & future. Why are you killing it? Please rethink this and other changes - you are destroying our heritage. Please do not kill something that is truly Canadian. Thank you.
Bernice Junk
CBC Radio Orchestra and prior Radio2 programming mean very much to many Canandians. Please reverse your decision. They are important, too
Jean Doane
Brian Webster
susan simmon
Pedro eiler Pedersen
Ann Wreford
I want to sign the petition and save the CBC orchestra.
Catherine Ernst
J. Chalmers Doane
Musical excellence is important. To quote Winston Churchill:\"Never give up!\"
Sylvia Fong
I support classical music and appreciate listening to it on the CBC while I work during the weekdays and on the weekends with my family. Keep the CBC orchestra going!
Natalka Vetere
Lyza Heyden
Save the orchestra and continue to support Canadian talents!
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