Cable / Telecom News

BDUs will have to carry second CPAC video feed

GATINEAU – Using SAP for CPAC is not good enough for the federal government. Earlier this year, the feds directed the CRTC to change its exemption policy when it came to the Cable Public Affairs Channel so that most systems will now be forced to carry both the English and French channels. Friday, the Commission issued a Public Notice, calling for comments on the revised distribution order for CPAC (which carries House of Commons and Senate proceedings as well as other public affairs programming), reflecting the government’s order.Currently, most cable systems carry one video feed of CPAC, with an English...