Tag: Canadian Heritage

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

Canadian Heritage opens call for CBC/Radio-Canada presidency applications

Canadian Heritage has announced a call for applications for the position of President of CBC/Radio-Canada. Catherine Tait, the first woman in the history of the...

Canadian Heritage extends Local Journalism Initiative through 2027

Canadian Heritage has announced $58.8 million in funding to extend the Local Journalism Initiative (LJI) through 2027. Initially launched in 2019 as a five-year, $50...

Nathalie Théberge appointed CRTC Vice-Chair

Nathalie Théberge has been appointed Vice-Chairperson of the CRTC, starting April 3. Canadian Heritage announced Théberge's appointment to a five-year term on Thursday. The longtime...

Broadcasters share of Online News Act funding to be capped at...

Broadcasters will receive a maximum 30% of monetary agreements reached with digital platforms under the Online News Act, with CBC/Radio-Canada's share of the funding...

Google reaches $100M deal to meet Online News Act obligations

Google has reached an agreement with the federal government that will see the digital giant contribute $100 million in annual financial support to meet...

Regulatory, Telecom & Media News – Canadian Heritage hands down final...

Canadian Heritage Min. Pascale St-Onge has released the final policy direction around the Online Streaming Act to the CRTC, clarifying that social media, digital...