Part IV in our series on rewriting the Broadcasting and Telecom Acts
THE CANADIAN TV INDUSTRY faces a growing crisis. Financial contributions from the broadcast distributors to support the production of Canadian stories are on the decline. This is combined with the fact that online TV providers, namely Netflix, aren’t required to pay into the Canadian system like their Canadian competitors.
Since Netflix has emerged as a major competitor to traditional broadcasting services, many have called for the U.S. company to being paying into the Canadian system. Some have suggested taxing internet service providers is the best approach. Others have simply…
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4e partie dans notre série sur la révision des Lois sur la radiodiffusion et des télécommunications
L'INDUSTRIE CANADIENNE DE LA télévision fait face à une crise aiguë. Les contributions financières qui supportent la production d’émissions canadiennes diminuent. Et cela est combiné au fait que les fournisseurs de service en ligne, comme Netflix, ne sont pas requis de contribuer au système canadien contrairement à leurs concurrents canadiens.
Depuis l’arrivée en scène de Netflix comme concurrent important des services de radiodiffusion traditionnels, plusieurs ont réclamé que la compagnie américaine contribue au système canadien de radiodiffusion. Certains ont suggéré que taxer les fournisseurs de…
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OTTAWA – Groups representing rural and remote broadband providers lauded the federal government for efforts to improve broadband connectivity in rural Canada in a Parliamentary committee on Tuesday. But they added that the government needs to adopt new rules that are more appropriate for smaller providers.
One of the big issues, particularly related to the Connect to Innovate (CTI) program, is the complex nature of the application and the extensive reporting requirements. Jay Thomson, CEO of the Canadian Cable Systems Alliance (CCSA), told the House of Commons Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology that a simplified application and reporting…
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QUISPAMSIS, N.B. – The Canadian Cable Systems Alliance announced today the group will be celebrating its 25th anniversary in its home province.
The annual Connect 2018 will be held September 17-19, 2018 at the historic Algonquin Resort, located in the picturesque (and easily accessible) seaside town of St. Andrews by-the-Sea, N.B., about an hour’s drive from Saint John.
The CCSA also announced it is making some changes to the meeting formats so that, for example, all Monday afternoon sessions will now be open to all Connect delegates, “and we’re planning some great discussions you won’t want to miss,” says the…
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VANCOUVER – Over 150 communities along the entire British Columbia coast will receive improved high-speed Internet thanks to a joint federal-provincial investment of just over $45 million.
The funding was announced Wednesday by Jane Philpott, Minister of Indigenous Services, on behalf of ISED minister Navdeep Bains. Of the 154 communities, 44 First Nations will benefit.
According to the announcement, $45.4 million will be invested in coastal British Columbia, with $22 million coming from the federal government’s Connect to Innovate program; $12 million from Indigenous Services Canada; and $11.4 million from the Government of British Columbia, through the Connecting British Columbia…
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TORONTO – Discovery Velocity has opened up for a month-long national free preview, on now through February 8.
Billed as Canada’s only home for factual turbo programming, Discovery Velocity will serve up live coverage of the most spectacular classic car auction event of the year, Barrett-Jackson Live (pictured, from January 16 – 21), alongside new series Texas Metal (January 12), and the return of Wheeler Dealers on January 22.
The freeview is available through television service providers including Bell, Bell Aliant, Cogeco Connexion, Eastlink, BellMTS, Rogers, SaskTel, Shaw, Shaw Direct, Telus, Videotron, and several CCSA partners including Access…
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LONDON, ON – Former CCSA exec Jennifer Salmon is one of a number of new hires unveiled by logistics company Drexel Industries.
Salmon, who's departure from the CCSA was announced at its AGM in October, is now vice president of operations, responsible for leading all operational aspects of the business including warehousing, logistics, customer on-boarding, contract negotiation, human resources and Drexel’s corporate culture.
John (JD) Abram was named vice-president of sales, responsible for all sales activity for Drexel encompassing wholesale distribution, third party logistics, and the company’s DAZN over-the-top strategic partnership. Prior to joining Drexel, Abram had a six year tenure…
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QUISPAMSIS, NB – The Canadian Cable Systems Alliance (CCSA) is offering a thumbs-up to the new Standing Committee on Finance’s (FINA) report for its recommendations on measures to enhance communications infrastructure for rural and remote communities.
The report, Driving Inclusive Growth: Spurring Productivity And Competitiveness In Canada, is based on pre-budget consultations between September 19 to December 1, 2017 in advance of the 2018 federal budget. The report's summary says the annual process is the central means for Canadian individuals and businesses to express their budgetary priorities to the federal government.
The CCSA said that it was “pleased” to see its input…
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CANADIAN CABLE SYSTEMS Alliance CEO Jay Thomson knows Canadian networks and media inside and out. How could he not? Before the CCSA, he worked for the Canadian Cable Television Association, the Canadian Association of Internet Providers, the Canadian Association of Broadcasters and the Canadian Media Producers Association (Telus and the CRTC, too).
The long-time Ottawa executive was hired as CEO of the CCSA in January 2017, replacing Alyson Townsend, who was let go in the summer of 2016. Thomson is steeped in the business and, as importantly, knows government – especially an Ottawa whose politicians and bureaucrats tend to be…
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LE PDG DE LA CANADIAN Cable Systems Alliance, Jay Thomson connaît les réseaux et les médias canadiens de fond en comble. Comment pourrait-il en être autrement ? Avant de travailler à la CCSA, il a travaillé à l’Association canadienne des télécommunications par câble (ACTC), Canadian Association of Internet Providers, l’Association canadienne des radiodiffuseurs et la Canadian Media Producers Association (également à Telus et au CRTC).
Ce dirigeant de longue date d’Ottawa a été embauché comme PDG de la CCSA en remplacement de Alyson Townsend qui a quitté son poste à l’été 2016. Thomson est à l’aise dans ce secteur et, de manière aussi…
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