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CRTC solicits comments on proposed BDU authorization amendment to include CTV Two Alberta on basic service

OTTAWA — The CRTC is proposing to amend the general authorizations for BDUs to authorize the satellite-to-cable CTV Two Alberta service to be included as part of the basic service in Alberta, but the Commission wants to hear from interested parties first.In May 2017,  the CRTC approved Bell Media’s request to continue to allow CTV Two Alberta to be offered on the basic service in Alberta, as part of its Broadcasting Decision 2017-149. At the same time, the Commission announced it would issue a notice of consultation calling for comments on amendments to the general authorizations applicable to terrestrial and...