== second source request broadcast units already sold to Goldman Sachs, the main creditor == 
 The company entered creditor bankruptcy protection in late 2009. Shaw Communications has reached a deal with the main creditors of Canwest's broadcasting division to acquire control of that part of the company, which has received court approval (but not yet CRTC approval); however, a rival group including former CEO Leonard Asper, as well as Goldman Sachs, with which Canwest co-owns several specialty channels, are reportedly working to block the bid in favour of their own proposal.