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- ↑ Johnston, Russell, "The early trials of Protestant radio, 1922-38," Canadian Historical Review, September 1, 1994
- ↑ "CBC milestone a special celebration," The Manitoban, September 18, 2002
- ↑ McLean, Ross, "THE CBC'S 50TH ANNIVERSARY It's time to remember CBC's glorious past," Broadcast Week, November 1, 1986
- ↑ Portman, Jamie, "Tories ready to shove Broadcast Act through", Toronto Star, August 30, 1988