Jean-Pierre Blais issued the following statement on licence renewals for large French language TV groups: “On May 15, following a public process, the CRTC published the decisions regarding renewal of the broadcasting licences for TVA, V, Bell and Corus. Some incorrect information from those decisions recently circulated in the media. I would like to set the … Read more
The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission announced a partnership with the Australian Communications and Media Authority to combat commercial electronic messages (spam) and telemarketing. A memorandum of understanding was signed by Jean-Pierre Blais, CRTC Chairman and CEO, and Richard Bean, ACMA Acting Chairman. The full release is available online. Call 819-997-9403.
With respect to the underrepresentation of certain groups, the CRTC has put in place credits that give an incentive to Indigenous producers and producers from official language minority communities to create programming. In addition, as part of the licence renewals, the CRTC is implementing the local television policy to ensure that Canadians have access to local news and … Read more
The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission ensured that a transaction involving Sirius XM Canada will benefit Canadians and Canadian music artists for years to come. The CRTC is directing Sirius XM Canada to allocate nearly $29 million over the next seven years to funds that promote Canadian musical talent, such as FACTOR and Musicaction. The full … Read more
The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission strengthened its commitment to net neutrality by declaring that Internet service providers should treat data traffic equally to foster consumer choice, innovation and the free exchange of ideas. As such, the CRTC is publishing a new framework regarding differential pricing practices. This framework supports a fair marketplace for services, cultural expression and ideas … Read more
The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission directed all wireless service providers to implement a wireless public alerting system on their LTE networks by April, 2018. This system will allow emergency management officials, such as fire marshals and police agencies, to warn Canadians on their mobile devices of dangers to life and property. The full release is … Read more
The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission will be holding a hearing for radio licensing to serve urban Aboriginal communities in the National Capital Region. At the hearing, the CRTC will consider the five applications received for a radio licence or licences to serve the urban Aboriginal communities in the large markets of Ottawa, Toronto, Calgary, Edmonton and … Read more
The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission honoured exceptional Canadians who, through their achievements, values and ideals, have marked the development and visibility of Canadian communications over the past 150 years. As part of its commemoration project to celebrate Canada’s 150th Anniversary, the CRTC recognized 23 exceptional men and women for their contribution to the Canadian communications … Read more
The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission recently signed a memorandum of understanding with the New Zealand Department of Internal Affairs to fight unsolicited commercial electronic messages (spam) and the threats they pose to consumers in both countries. The agreement will also promote close cooperation in enforcing both countries’ spam laws. The agencies have committed to sharing information and … Read more
The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission announced that the Voter Contact Registry is now accepting registrations for the federal by-elections in the ridings of Calgary-Midnapore (Alberta), Calgary-Heritage (Alberta), Markham-Thornhill (Ontario) and Saint-Laurent (Quebec). The registry will be open until the by-election on April 3, 2017. The full release is available online. Call 819-997-9403.
