Commission rejects Shaw, Videotron request to opt out of CTF

OTTAWA – The CRTC said today that while many things should change about the Canadian Television Fund, Shaw Communications and Quebecor Media should not be able to opt out of paying into it. As reported today by Cartt.ca, The Commission today submitted its report on the CTF to the Minister of Canadian Heritage. It contains 11 recommendations relating to the CTF's mandate and governance structure. (Click here to follow the links to the full background of this story.)“It is our hope that the recommendations we have put forward will assist in resolving the issues surrounding the CTF,” said Konrad von...