OTTAWA – Lost a little in the shuffle of the CAB Convention is the fact that the CRTC told Canada’s private broadcasters that it intends to start the radio review process, soon
A letter sent to the Canadian Association of Broadcasters on Friday said that despite the industry’s pleas for delay, as outlined in stories on www.cartt.ca, the Commission is going ahead with the radio review.
“While the Commission feels that you have raised some interesting points, it considers that a review of the Commercial Radio Policy is timely and that any further delay would not be advisable, especially given the many technological and other changes taking place and the impacts they may have on the radio and music sectors. In the Commission’s view, a policy review will, amongst other things, provide an opportunity to discuss the most effective Canadian content and Canadian talent development measures in support of Canadian music and artists,” says the letter to the CAB.
“In addition, the Commission considers that it is the appropriate time to ensure that all regulatory, commercial and technological options are explored in order to facilitate radio’s successful transition to digital transmission and reception.
“The Commission will issue shortly a Public Notice setting out the dates for a review of the Commercial Radio Policy and the issues that the Commission considers to be of particular importance," concludes the letter.
