Tag: CRTC

All things CRTC from Broadcast Dialogue, Canada’s broadcast industry publication of record.

Vicky Eatrides succeeds Ian Scott as CRTC Chair

Vicky Eatrides has been named the incoming Chairperson and CEO of the CRTC. Eatrides, whose background includes both public and private sector experience, begins her...

Regulatory, Telecom & Media News – Senate committee completes Bill C-11...

The Senate Standing Committee on Transport and Communications has completed its review of Bill C-11, the Online Streaming Act. Among recent amendments are a...

Radio & Podcast News – CRTC commercial radio review relaxes Common...

The CRTC has released the results of its commercial radio review, allowing broadcasters to operate one more FM station in the same market, under...

CRTC radio review ‘a profound disappointment’: CAB

The Canadian Association of Broadcasters (CAB) is calling the CRTC's commercial radio policy review "a profound disappointment." Released Wednesday morning following a process that began in...

CRTC allows broadcasters to operate one more FM, upholds CanCon requirements

The CRTC has released the results of its latest commercial radio review, allowing broadcasters to operate one more FM station in the same market,...

CKIQ-FM Iqaluit owner Glenn Craig on embracing CanCon

While the issue of CanCon quotas is contentious, CKIQ-FM Iqaluit recently took the bold step of revamping its format to an all-Canadian playlist. The move,...

OPINION: Distribution Issues – The Hole in Bill C-11

Submitted by: Brad Danks, CEO OUTtv Monika Ille, CEO APTN Luc Perreault, Strategic Advisor, Stingray Group The Senate Transport Committee is starting its clause-by-clause review of Bill C-11,...

Regulatory, Telecom & Media News – Competition Bureau seeking full block...

The Rogers/Shaw merger is headed for a potentially protracted hearing process with the failure of a second attempt at mediation. Quebecor Inc., Rogers Communications...

Radio & Podcast News – Gen Z leading growth in Spoken...

Edison Research and NPR have released the fourth edition of their Spoken Word Audio Report, which shows continued growth in share of listening, particularly...

The News Forum granted mandatory distribution

The CRTC has approved an application for mandatory distribution made by The News Forum for its national news service. Launched in 2020, the right-of-centre news...