It's taken a long time, but Adbusters finally has something that can be called a victory in its case to set a precedent regarding public access to the airwaves.
From a recent email sent by Adbusters:
"The airwaves are public property – just like city sidewalks or parks. They are a public space where freedom of speech must prevail. This is an inspiring idea for media activists and could pave the way for further legal victories down the road not only on the TV airwaves, but in cyberspace as well."
From the Globe and Mail:
After almost 15 years of legal struggle, Kalle Lasn, editor-in-chief of Vancouver-based Adbusters magazine, finally has something to celebrate. On Friday, the B.C. Court of Appeal issued a ruling that allows Adbusters Media Foundation to pursue legal action against the CBC and CanWest Global for refusing to screen its anti-consumerist television ads.
“This is the first victory we've had in 15 years, and it feels incredibly sweet,” Mr. Lasn said in a telephone interview. “The court has basically given us permission to go after media corporations and hold them up for scrutiny. The case is wide open again. It feels like a vindication.”
Adbusters' legal counsel, Mark Underhill, said that the significance of the case lies in whether private broadcasters given a license to operate by Parliament have the right to determine who gets to speak on the public airwaves.
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