LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Fee-for-carriage should be for HD only

Dear Editor, I am writing in response to the story written by Susan Tolusso titled “Cultural groups in stark contrast to broadcast positions”, December 5, 2006.The Ontario Ministry of Culture appeared before the CRTC’s public hearing on the regulatory framework for over-the-air television on Monday December 4, 2006. I would like to correct the reference to the ministry’s position on fee for carriage. The ministry’s comments on fee for carriage are in response to specific questions put forward by the Commission in Broadcasting Notice of Public Hearing CRTC 2006-5: “Should the Commission consider permitting a subscriber fee for the carriage...