Prime Time 2011: Group-based licensing, terms of trade, digital transition dominate CRTC chair chat

By Perry Hoffman

OTTAWA - CRTC chair Konrad von Finckenstein used an interview-style keynote as a soap box of sorts to press broadcasters and producers on a number of issues. In responding to questions from retired broadcast executive Trina McQueen, he urged to broadcasters and producers to come to an agreement on terms of trade prior to the group-based licensing hearing in April.Otherwise, he said, he’s prepared to impose one. “If you don’t get it done at the hearing, I want to see your latest best offer and we will impose something on that basis. It’s all in an attempt to get it...