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A man leaves the CBC building in Toronto on Wednesday, April 4, 2012.
A man leaves the CBC building in Toronto on Wednesday, April 4, 2012.
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Broadcasters fight back against federal leaders’ debate changes

STEVEN CHASE

Ottawa — The Globe and Mail

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A consortium of major broadcasters that has traditionally run federal party leader’s debates is fighting back in the wake of Stephen Harper’s decision to skip its upcoming events.

The broadcasters, including CBC, Radio-Canada, CTV and Global, released a statement Thursday arguing they alone can provide the greatest audience reach for these TV debates.