CTV can provide HD signals by direct feed, says CRTC

OTTAWA – The CRTC will amend the broadcasting licences of some of CTV’s analog television signals to allow them to provide their high definition signals to BDUs by direct feed.In Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2009-482 released Wednesday, CTV can offer the upgraded versions of their signals by direct feed until either the applications for digital transitional licences for the services have been approved, or for a one period from the date of this decision.The Commission did impose a condition of licence relating to undue preference or discrimination.CTV had also requested that the CRTC revise its policies on simultaneous substitution to “harmonize” the...