CBC/Radio-Canada: Radio ads and PNI probed, and is ARTV a must-carry?

By Perry Hoffman

GATINEAU - After nearly a full day Monday examining corporate aspects of CBC/Radio-Canada’s licence renewal, the CRTC began a thorough study of the specifics of the broadcaster’s proposals late that day and through Tuesday. Commission chair Jean-Pierre Blais brought up CBC’s commitment to seven hours of programs of national interest (PNI) per week. He wondered how the corporation decided on the number particularly since some interveners believe the corporation should be committing a greater amount each week to PNI. Christine Wilson, executive director of content planning for English Language Services at CBC, said the corporation wanted to come up with...