By Connie Thiessen 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 definition of Canadian Content (CanCon) and the... Continue Reading
Cartt obtained WBD's filing in non-compete case By Ahmad Hathout Bell announced Tuesday it has ended its legal battle with Warner Bros. Discovery, which was accused of violating non-compete covenants... Continue Reading
By Connie Thiessen 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 C-18,... Continue Reading
The CRTC is asking the big three telecoms to outline the “concrete steps” they are taking to address what it found to be unacceptably high international roaming charges and less... Continue Reading
By Ahmad Hathout Carriers will have to come to an agreement over the wholesale rate charged for domestic roaming, with the CRTC only acting as the decider of last resort,... Continue Reading
By Ahmad Hathout The CRTC is investigating whether Facebook has been allowing Canadian news on its platform in violation of the Online News Act. Meta, the parent of the social... Continue Reading
A Writers Guild of Canada report, published last week, found a decline in the number of episodes across every TV format – a first since it started publishing its “Equity,... Continue Reading
Super Channel announced Thursday that the second season of its “long-awaited” When Hope Calls started production this month and will premiere in the first quarter of 2025. The spinoff sequel... Continue Reading
The CRTC said Thursday it has conditionally approved $8 million from its $750-million Broadband Fund to fund transport fibre infrastructure in 16 communities in Manitoba. The money will go to... Continue Reading
Public relations campaign against Online Streaming Act launches By Ahmad Hathout Two music organizations have sent a letter to the CRTC disagreeing with what they say is an attempt to... Continue Reading
