Tag: Broadcasting Act

Canadian Heritage minister proposes banishing ads during CBC News programming

Canadian Heritage Min. Pascale St-Onge has released a set of proposed changes aimed at modernizing the objectives, governance and funding of CBC/Radio-Canada, ranging from banishing...

Latest CRTC consultation to look at market dynamics

The CRTC has launched its latest consultation looking at market dynamics within the Canadian broadcasting system. The commission says the consultation will explore the dynamics...

CRTC outlines priorities in Strategic Plan

The CRTC has published its Strategic Plan: Connecting Canadians through technology and culture, outlining its priorities. The plan builds on the commission's release last year...

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...

APTN undertakes reorganization citing need to remain financially viable

APTN has undertaken a reorganization, citing the need to remain financially viable following the CRTC's automatic three-year administrative renewal for television broadcasters, through August...

Bill C-11 receives Royal Assent ahead of long policy journey

The Canadian Association of Broadcasters (CAB), Canadian Media Producers Association (CMPA), and Directors Guild of Canada (DGC) are among the industry groups lauding the...