Articles Tagged ‘CRTC’
Corus ask for flexibility to compete against SVODs: CRTC hearings
Execs from the entertainment company cited increased competition from SVODs – for programming, not just viewers – as one of the industry’s biggest challenges.
CRTC licence renewal hearings: day one
Greater Cancon spending flexibility was a key theme from Quebecor Media, Groupe V and Bell Media at yesterday’s hearing.
Court rules in favour of Bell Media in VMedia dispute
In its decision, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice left the door open for the matter to be revisited in front of the CRTC.
CRTC establishes pick-and-pay best practices
Licences will be renewed for one-year terms, as opposed to seven years, as TV service providers roll out new packages.
Blais tells media cos to look ahead, not back
In a speech delivered Wednesday, the chair of the CRTC challenged critics and the industry to embrace the disruptive nature of digital.
Bell given the go-ahead to appeal simsub ruling
The Federal Court of Appeal has granted Bell the right to challenge the CRTC’s ruling, but with a significant caveat.
CRTC to allow ads on pay TV channels
The regulator has made the ruling to level the playing field in light of the removal of genre protection.
Internet access revenue surpassed broadcasting in 2015: CRTC
Last year marked the first time more Canadians spent their communications dollars going online.
Linear TV viewing dropped in 2015: CRTC
The regulator’s annual report found TV revenue declined 3.4%.
BDUs defend skinny basic implementation in CRTC hearing
Videotron, Rogers, Shaw and BCE’s introduction of basic channel packages and flexible pricing options went under the microscope in Gatineau, QC.
Bell, NFL back to square one with simsub appeal
The Federal Court of Appeal has dismissed the companies’ formal appeal to reinstate simultaneous substitution for the Super Bowl.
CRTC shuts down ads on Radio 2 and ICI Musique
In its ruling, the regulator said the CBC hasn’t proven it used national advertising funds to maintain radio investments.
CRTC orders removal of simsub for Super Bowl
The order was made despite a pending federal appeal from BCE and the NFL, which is expected to conclude this fall.
Stornoway shutters iChannel
The CRTC has revoked the broadcast licence for iChannel, the most recent of Stornoway’s channels to cease operations.
BDU subscriptions sliding, revenues steady: CRTC
The regulator’s report for the year ending Aug. 31, 2015 indicated that the combined revenue for Canadian cable, IPTV and satellite companies was $8.9 billion.
