CRTC says BDU local availabilities should promote Canadian programming

OTTAWA – The CRTC is helping to promote the discoverability of Canadian TV programming after revising BDU regulations around local availabilities.The Commission said Wednesday that it is amending the authorization relating to the use of the promotional periods of time made available on U.S. television services, known as local availabilities, so that at least 75% of that time be made available for use by Canadian TV services to promote first-run, original Canadian programs.The remaining 25% may still be used promote a BDU’s broadcasting and telecommunications services, as set out in general authorizations for broadcasting distribution undertakings.“This amendment will provide Canadians with increased...