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CRTC to consider public opinion during CBC licence renewal

OTTAWA-GATINEAU – The CRTC is asking Canadians to have their say on the country’s national broadcaster.As it gears up to renew the CBC’s radio and television licences for the first time in 12 years this fall, the Commission has launched an on-line consultation seeking input that it will consider during the renewal hearing. That hearing is scheduled to begin on September 12, 2011, in Gatineau.Specifically, it would like to hear from Canadians on the following questions:- How can the CBC be relevant and meaningful in the future?- How can the CBC best deliver content to all Canadians?- Should the CBC only...