HD conversion deadline set, no new sub fees, ad time increasing under new TV policy

OTTAWA-GATINEAU – Saying the need for new subscriber fees wasn't demonstrated by conventional broadcasters, the CRTC's new convention television policy does not include a boost in Canadians' cable or satellite bills. The new policy will, however, "ensure Canadians have access to digital and high-definition television programming, and that broadcasters continue to contribute to the production, acquisition and broadcast of high-quality Canadian programming. The Commission has decided to: * Remove restrictions on advertising time limits after gradually increasing the amount of advertising allowed; *Establish August 31, 2011, as the date by which television licensees will only broadcast digital signals (about two...