The CRTC on Friday rejected a WildBrain application alleging Bell is disadvantaging its children’s programming to the benefit of Corus in the English-language markets. Both Bell and Corus rejected the... Continue Reading
By Connie Thiessen Mark Carney was sworn in as Canada’s 24th Prime Minister on Friday morning, along with a new, leaner cabinet of 23 ministers. Among other changes, Steven Guilbeault is out as... Continue Reading
Nearly half of focus group respondents said a program's country of origin didn't matter By Ahmad Hathout The majority of Canadians can identify Canadian programming when looking for something to... Continue Reading
Radio broadcasters outraged at CRTC’s support for airplay quotas
By Howard Law, author of MediaPolicy.ca and Canada vs California: How Ottawa took on Netflix and the streaming giants (2024)
This week,…
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Rogers charges OUTtv using regulatory system to stop it from making commercial decisions By Ahmad Hathout LGBTQ+ TV broadcaster and streamer OUTtv is alleging Rogers is violating Wholesale Code rules... Continue Reading
The CRTC on Tuesday approved an application by Joel Lagacé, on behalf of a not-for-profit corporation to be incorporated, for a broadcasting licence to operate a low-power, English-language developmental community FM radio... Continue Reading
Canadian Heritage has announced the appointment of Dominique Lapierre to Telefilm Canada’s board of directors. Lapierre’s appointment was made Feb. 28 by Order in Council. Her five-year term will start June 1, 2025. Based... Continue Reading
The CRTC has approved Arsenal Media’s acquisition of seven radio stations and one transmitter in Quebec from Bell Media. The stations involved in the transaction include CFEI-FM Saint-Hyacinthe, CFVM-FM Amqui, CFZZ-FM Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu,... Continue Reading
Bell says it will withdraw court app challenging lack of action on rate-setting before new attach rules By Ahmad Hathout The CRTC on Tuesday made interim the current wholesale rates... Continue Reading
By Connie Thiessen The Canadian Association of Broadcasters (CAB) and 25 of its radio members – including Rogers Sports & Media, Bell Media, Cogeco, Stingray, Pattison Media and Corus Entertainment... Continue Reading
