Tag: CRTC

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

CRTC releases feedback from CanCon definition consultations

The CRTC has released its "What We Heard" report, summarizing feedback collected from workshops with members of the audiovisual (AV) industry discussing the CRTC’s...

CRTC launches consultation on Online News Act code of conduct

The CRTC is launching a public consultation on the proposed Code of Conduct for the Online News Act bargaining framework. The Act, formerly known as Bill...

Radio & Podcast News – Torres Media to buy Ottawa station...

Evanov Communications (ECI) has found a buyer for its Ottawa FM station slated for closure. Torres Media Group has reached an agreement to acquire...

Netflix pulls back on program funding, citing CRTC mandates

Netflix has confirmed it's pulling back on its film and television training and development programs in Canada, citing mandated CRTC contributions under the Online...

Regulatory, Telecom & Media News – CRTC launches consultation on engaging...

The CRTC has launched a consultation on how it can better consult and engage with official language minority communities (OLMCs), French-language speakers and other...

Radio & Podcast News – Evanov set to shutter three Ontario...

Evanov Communications (ECI) has announced it’s shuttering three of its FM radio stations in Ontario, citing the difficult media climate and residual impact of...

Regulatory, Telecom & Media News – Broadcast sector still profitable with...

The CRTC has released its annual snapshot of the broadcast sector for 2022-23, which overall remained profitable, with the exception of conventional television. For...

Broadcast sector remains profitable with exception of conventional TV, says CRTC

The CRTC has released its annual snapshot of the broadcast sector for 2022-23, which overall remained profitable, with the exception of conventional television. For the...

Broadcast Dialogue – The Podcast: Howard Law on ‘Canada vs. California’...

"Canada vs. California: How Ottawa took on Netflix and the streaming giants" is Howard Law's recently-released deep dive into the story of the Online...

Corus lodges CRTC complaint alleging Rogers abusing ‘dominant position’

Corus Entertainment has filed a complaint with the CRTC, alleging Rogers' undue disadvantage in the wake of its merger last year with Shaw Communications,...