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BCAB conference builds on blockbuster lineup

The BC Association of Broadcasters (BCAB) has announced several additions to its May 7th conference lineup, including representation from the CRTC, Canadian Association of...

Regulatory, Telecom & Media News – Federal budget includes support for CBC/Radio-Canada, public interest programming

CBC/Radio-Canada received an additional $42 million in support in the 2024 federal budget, on top of its $1.4-billion public funding allocation. CBC President and...

2024 federal budget includes support for CBC/Radio-Canada, public interest programming

The 2024 federal budget includes support for media and the cultural industries, with a focus on bolstering publicly-funded broadcasting, fortifying the Local Journalism Initiative...

Bell didn’t give feds advance notice of February layoffs

BCE did not give the federal government advance notice of its intention to layoff 4,800 employees in February. Despite legislation compelling companies to give the...

Regulatory, Telecom & Media News – Bell responds to restructuring coverage

Bell has released a fact sheet with regards to its recent restructuring, apparently prompted by what the company sees as inaccurate information circulating, writing...

Regulatory, Telecom & Media News – Bell Media President makes first public appearance

Bell Media President Sean Cohan made his first public appearance at the inaugural Black Screen Office Symposium in Toronto this week, telling the audience...

Omayra Issa named World Economic Forum Young Global Leader

CPAC (Cable Public Affairs Channel) anchor Omayra Issa has been recognized by the World Economic Forum as a Young Global Leader. The Forum of Young...

Regulatory, Telecom & Media News – CRTC introduces new fee structure

The CRTC has introduced a new fee structure, taking effect April 1 that will see traditional broadcasters pay a lower percentage of total fees....

CBC/Radio-Canada employees ratify new collective agreement

CBC/Radio-Canada employees represented by the Canadian Media Guild (CMG) have ratified a new collective agreement. The three-year deal, covering the period from April 1, 2024...

Traditional broadcasters to pay lower regulatory fees, starting April 1

Traditional broadcasters will pay lower fees starting April 1, under a new structure the CRTC announced this week. Drafted with an eye to striking a...

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