CRTC reminds industry Vertical Integration hearing to concentrate on five key issues

OTTAWA – With just a few weeks left to go before the CRTC's widely anticipated hearing on vertical integration, the Commission has provided interveners with a sneak peek into what exactly it plans to focus on.The Regulator posted its agenda and issued a letter on Monday saying that its panel intends to focus on five key areas:1. Perceived problems and benefits with respect to the Canadian broadcasting system resulting from vertical integration;2. Concerns with respect to exclusivity of content distribution, including distribution over mobile and broadband platforms;3. Requirement for protection of independent broadcasters or independent distributors;4. Adequacy of current ex ante regulatory measures...