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CRTC revises procedure for review of French-language music rules

OTTAWA – The CRTC tweaked a few details around its upcoming proceeding examining the framework for French-language vocal music (FVM).The Commission said Wednesday that the public hearing in Quebec City will now begin at 9:30 AM on November 16, 2015 at the TRYP Québec Hôtel PUR; that it is adding an oral reply phase to the hearing; and that following the public hearing, parties may file final written replies on any matter within the proceeding's scope prior to December 10, 2015 at 8:00 PM (Ottawa time).  The final written reply, including an executive summary, must not exceed 10 pages.When the proceeding was announced in July, the...