CRTC turns its policy spotlight on community TV

OTTAWA – The CRTC has officially kicked off its review of the policy framework for local and community television programming.The Commission said Monday that in addition to building on the determinations made during the Let’s Talk TV proceeding, it hopes that the review will achieve the following outcomes:- Canadians have access to locally produced and locally reflective programming in a multi-platform environment;- Both professional and non-professional independent producers and community members have access to the broadcasting system; and - Locally relevant news and information programming is produced and exhibited within the Canadian broadcasting system.As per BRP 2015-24 in January, the planned...