CBC/independent producers call for halt to new media funding debate

OTTAWA - With the very future of the Canadian Television Fund in question, the CBC along with the independent production community are urging the CRTC to postpone its plans to review funding for new media in September. The CRTC has put out a call for comments (Broadcasting Public Notice CRTC 2008-62) regarding its proposed changes to its public benefits policy that would create new funding streams for new media within the CTF.In just the last few weeks, the Harper government has cut tens of millions in funding to arts program and has so far given no indication if it will...