Articles Tagged ‘CRTC’
Bell Media asks court to appeal CRTC’s licence renewal decision
The company claims that the Commission was in breach of the Broadcasting Act when it renewed hundreds of broadcast licences into 2026 without notice.
CRTC sets conditions for streamers under Broadcasting Act
Undertakings that meet the threshold are expected to register with the CRTC by Nov. 28.
CRTC denies carriers’ request to raise basic cable prices
The regulator said the BDUs did not provide evidence that increasing prices with inflation was an economic necessity.
CRTC removes advertising time limit from discretionary, news and sports channels
The regulator also removed advertising limits for services geared towards local programming.
CRTC announces implementation plan for Online News Act
A public consultation is set for this fall, with bargaining set to begin in late 2024 or early 2025.
CRTC extends hundreds of TV broadcast licenses
The regulator is seeking more time to modernize its licensing framework as it implements the Online Streaming Act.
Public interest groups ask CRTC to simplify broadcaster applications
All of Canada’s major TV broadcasters currently have some form of open request to amend their license terms.
Are brands getting the investment info they need to be inclusive?
Measuring Indigenous audiences and collecting the necessary viewership data, would be a first missing step.
Bell Media asks CRTC to cut local news requirement, reduce CanCon spending
The broadcaster is seeking more “flexibility” in how it serves local communities, citing mounting financial losses.
CRTC issues corrections to CBC/Radio-Canada licence
The changes are unrelated to the reconsideration process ordered by the federal government.
Quebecor delays ending weekend newscasts, warns of staff cuts
The broadcaster has responded to a request from the CRTC that warned of violations to the Broadcasting Act.
CRTC is ‘greatly concerned’ over TVA’s plans to cut weekend newscasts
The regulator cautioned the broadcaster over ending the coverage before a public consultation process has been completed.
Corus seeks funding for Global under Independent Local News Fund
The move comes as Rogers redirects Shaw’s news funding to its own CityTV stations.
Twelve groups seek extension in Broadcasting Act proceedings
The groups have filed a joint request to the CRTC asking for more time to consult, develop positions and undertake research.
CRTC proposes ‘flexible’ funding to modernize broadcasting
The Commission has begun consultations on the new Broadcasting Act, starting with the option to give broadcasters more choice about where their financial support goes.
