CRTC renews Super Channel's licence, but threatens suspension if non-compliance continues

GATINEAU — Amid ongoing concerns about Super Channel’s ability to comply with its conditions of licence regarding Canadian programming expenditures and regional outreach programs, the CRTC announced last week it is renewing the pay-TV specialty channel’s broadcasting licence for a four-year period, but was also suspending the licence at the same time. However, the Commission says in its decision, the suspension will automatically go into effect only if: the licensee (Allarco Entertainment) fails to make shortfall payments or remit reimbursed funds related to required script and concept development expenditures set out in its conditions of licence; or the licensee obtains...