CRTC must be vigilant in monitoring on-line broadcasting, says industry

OTTAWA and TORONTO – Industry stakeholders encouraged the CRTC not to take its eye off the ball when it comes to the potential negative impact that over-the-top (OTT) services may have on the Canadian broadcast industry.Responding to Wednesday’s report from the Commission that found its OTT fact-finding exercise inconclusive, the Canadian Media Production Association (CMPA) said that it is “pleased” the CRTC has recognized the potential negative impact that OTT services could have, and reiterated that reducing broadcasters’ current Canadian programming obligations is not the solution.“We have always said the best way for broadcasters to compete effectively is to focus on supporting and promoting...