Articles Tagged ‘CRTC’
CRTC sets consultation timeline following Bill C-11 passage
The three-phase regulatory plan is scheduled to begin this spring, starting with determining which broadcasters and online platforms will be regulated.
Egale Canada asks CRTC to consider removing Fox News in Canada
The non-profit says the potential for segments that encourage anti-2SLGBTQ+ hate means it is in the public interest to hold consultations.
CRTC rules in favour of OneSoccer in carriage dispute with Rogers
The broadcast regulator found the BDU gave “undue preference” to its own sports services over the soccer-focused network.
CRTC directs Rogers, Bell to share details on network sharing agreements
The commission is reviewing a petition claiming the agreements amount to preferential treatment.
TekSavvy asks CRTC to investigate Rogers-Shaw deal
The telco claims preferential rates offered to Videotron are a violation of the Telecommunications Act.
Vicky Eatrides named chairperson and CEO of CRTC
With senior roles at both the Competition Bureau and ISED, the new head of the regulatory body will see some landmark legislation early on in her term.
Heritage ‘considering’ petitions as CBC/Radio-Canada licence term begins
There has been significant industry criticism of the CRTC for removing a number of programming requirements.
Traditional BDU revenue dipped last year, but digital grew a lot
The CRTC’s annual report on the broadcast sector finds the likes of Crave and Tou.tv are offsetting expected declines in conventional TV.
Ethics commissioner clears CRTC CEO of conflict of interest breach
Complaints had been filed about Ian Scott’s 2019 meeting at a bar with then-incoming Bell CEO Mirko Bibic.
CRTC renews CBC licenses under new framework
The changes include new reporting standards, requirements for original and Indigenous programming and dropping local programming requirements in urban markets.
CRTC gives conditional approval to Rogers-Shaw deal
The commission says Rogers must give more to Canadian content funds and bolster Citytv’s news coverage in Western Canada.
CRTC bans Russian state-run broadcaster RT from Canadian airwaves
Canadian BDUs had already dropped the channels ahead of the CRTC’s decision.
House of Commons committee says Rogers and Shaw merger should not proceed
The recommendation came after Rogers faced questions about the impact of the deal on local news.
Bell files complaint against Videotron to CRTC
The company alleges that Videotron has given itself “de facto exclusivity” on streaming service Vrai by making it cheaper and more accessible to its own subscribers.
