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Bell wants TVA Sports licence revoked

GATINEAU – On Wednesday morning the CRTC held a rare show-cause hearing to determine whether TVA Group is in violation or has violated CRTC regulation by withdrawing TVA Sports’ signal from distribution by Bell Canada (Bell), and if the CRTC should issue a mandatory order requiring the licensee to comply with the said regulations (not to mention more consequences).In principle, it is a legalistic argument and a little dry. Of course, Quebecor CEO Pierre Karl Péladeau (pictured today in a CPAC.ca screen cap, right) used his time in front of the Commission today to continue delivering the same message. While...