Save CBC Orchestra - All Petition Signatories

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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Gordon Fitzell

Tim Kempe
I would rather have my government directly support a fertile cultural institution, rather than indirectly subsidize the oil and gas industry. Please keep the CBC Orchestra alive and well.

Michael Sikula
ALSO SAVE RADIO 2 CLASSICAL MUSIC!!

Ian Backus

Maureen Dyson-Berris
I think it would be a tremendous loss to the music community to discontinue the CBC orchestra - please reconsider this decision!

Sigrun Gilmour
Let\'s not get rid of everything that is good!

Brigid Ward

Teresa Karbashewski

Gina Lee

Laurance Jones
Get your priorities straight. Laurance Jones

Shirley Howdle

Wendy Kingston
Please do your best to save this valuable part of the \"live\" music scene in Canada.

Wes Sorgaard

Diane Toulmin
Let one of Canada\'s pillars continue to be the belief in the beauty and healing power of music.

sdrozdowich

Liz Williams

David Denyer
The federal government should be leading the way in promoting and preserving the orchestra and the arts and not viewing these valuable cultural assets as simply business ventures.

carl bailey
what are you corporate twits thinking here, eh? money over matter? smarten up.

Jan Josef Hynek

Dr Ruth Simkin
Please save CBC orchestra - it adds so much to our national station, and would be a major loss if it could not continue. Thank you.

JG Freedman
The CBC Radio Orchestra is the last remaining radio orchestra in North America and honors Canada.

Anne Fabbro

George Wilson-Tagoe

G. Keith

Caitlin Ward

Darlene Sanders
The CBC orchestra is one of the last bastions of our Canadian cultural identity. We cannot afford to lose it.

Kim Weidman
Canada\'s cultural scene is already diminishing... abandoning this as well is just one more nail in the Canadian Culture coffin.

Valerie McDermott

Kathleen Legris

Luc Arsenault

James Chamberlain

Gretchen Brown
The CBC Radio Orchestra is a vital part of the CBC programs. I have enjoyed listening to the Orchestra over the years and I had hopes to continue to share their performances with my young children.

S Baker

Claude Gigučre

Stephanie Moore

Trish Allen

Gordon White

Heidi Krutzen

Daniel J. Fivehouse
Digital downloading has sparked a renewed interest in classical music. There is growing demand for new works, lesser-known and ‘lost’ pieces. That demand will fuel the future of just this sort of orchestra. Do the smart thing and ride the wave...

Florence Hawker
The CBC Orchestra is so very important for our composers and for those who want a quality Canadian broadcast orchestra that employs and trains musicians!

mary case
the c.b.c radio orchestra is an integral part of our classical music culture I fear that the dispanding of this ensemble will be part of a downward spiral in which live musicians are not valued. Please find funds to support this vital ensemble.

Simon Martin

Mukulikaa Ananda

Renata Triveri

Bronwyn Churcher

jeremy spencer

Annie Antonenko

Sarah Walker
I feel the CBC Radio Orchestra is a Canadian heritage - as is the CBC, but it won\'t be the same without the orchestra! Please find the funds... I\'m sure it\'s possible!

D Lethbridge

Deirdre Morgan