CRTC seeks input on plan to modernize CPE policy

OTTAWA – The CRTC is calling for comments on a proposal to update its policy on Canadian programming expenditures (CPE) to take into account the digital media broadcasting environment.Acknowledging the many changes to the broadcasting environment since the CPE requirements were last updated in 1993, the Commission noted that applying regulations designed for traditional television and radio services to digital media poses “significant challenges”, including those relating to requirements to make financial contributions to Canadian production.BNC CRTC 2019-91 seeks stakeholder feedback on a number of questions and issues relating to updating the CPE policy to incorporate the digital media environment. Interventions...