Commission lays out new rules for video-on-demand

OTTAWA – The CRTC has released its new rules for video-on-demand (VOD) services, plus exemptions for small VOD undertakings.Highlights from the decision include: - the definition of gross annual revenue for the purpose of calculating a VOD undertaking’s contribution to Canadian independent production funds;- the competition of subscription VOD (SVOD) packages with Canadian linear discretionary services;- the limits on advertising;- the prohibition relating to the acquisition of exclusive program rights;- the introduction of a reverse onus provision;- the obligation to remit to rights holders of Canadian feature films 100% of revenues earned from the exhibition of these films; and- the...