IIC Canada: How regs inhibit risk-taking in television

By Perry Hoffman

OTTAWA – Some of Canada’s most successful content creators are concerned the federal government’s rules around Canadian content may not be in the best interests of the industry. They say regulations might actually inhibit broadcasters from taking risks on innovative content.The last session of IIC Canada’s conference in Ottawa last week delved into some of the key issues affecting the development of successful Canadian content. As Raja Khanna, CEO of television and digital at Blue Ant Media, pointed out “we’re tackling the future of Canadian content” and the role of government of involvement.What are the key ingredients of a successful...