By Doug Barrett, adjunct professor in the Arts, Media & Entertainment MBA Program at the Schulich School of Business
On June 3, Culture Minister Marc Miller scored an own goal on Canadian cultural sovereignty by announcing that the government will develop new policy directions to the CRTC to “adjust” the implementation of the Online Streaming Act, presumably by scrapping the requirement that foreign online undertakings make financial contributions to the production of Canadian programming.
This move — just 21 days after the CRTC decided to increase their financial obligation to the system — constituted a…
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Eastlink announced Thursday the expansion of its internet services to communities in New Brunswick and Newfoundland and Labrador using the wholesale fibre regime. The communities in New Brunswick include Moncton,... Continue Reading
The Quebec English-language Production Council (QEPC) announced last month the launch of its inaugural QEPC Market Access Program, a new initiative designed to help emerging English-language producers in Quebec gain... Continue Reading
By Howard Law, author of MediaPolicy.ca and Canada vs. California: How Ottawa took on Netflix and the streaming giants (Lorimer, 2024)
This week’s announcement by Culture Minister Marc Miller that the federal government is striking down the CRTC’s ruling on streamer contributions to Canadian content is perhaps more shocking in its timing than its substance.
After all, Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government has an appetite for jettisoning government policy that he considers unwanted baggage. Recall the climb down from the Digital Services Tax, the carbon tax, and the suite of Trudeau-era environmental policies.
Miller will be sending…
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The Canadian Media Producers Association (CMPA) and award-winning film and TV producer Don Carmody announced Wednesday a new partnership to launch a co-production mentorship program, supported by a $100,000 commitment from Carmody.... Continue Reading
Announces $600M in new money for broadcasting system By Ahmad Hathout and Linda Stuart Culture Minister Marc Miller announced Wednesday that he is directing the CRTC to review its recent... Continue Reading
By Eric Smith, senior vice president of the Canadian Telecommunications Association
On May 20, the Canadian Telecommunications Association and GSMA co-hosted Connecting Canada, a one-day conference in Ottawa bringing together policymakers, industry leaders, investors, technology experts, and global stakeholders for an important discussion about the future of connectivity in Canada.
The timing of the event could not have been more significant.
As telecommunications networks become increasingly central to Canada’s economy, productivity, public safety, resilience, and digital sovereignty, an important question is emerging: how does Canada continue to sustain the large-scale private investment required to support growing connectivity demands in an increasingly challenging…
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The Canadian Media Producers Association (CMPA) announced Tuesday the appointment of Sean Porter to the position of senior vice president of national industrial relations and general counsel. In his expanded role, Porter... Continue Reading
By Connie Thiessen Vista Radio has named Joe Gabor as company president, effective today. Gabor succeeds Bryan Edwards, who had held the role since the fall of 2019, when Vista released... Continue Reading
Telesat announced Tuesday it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with space and defence company Canadian Strategic Missions Corporation (CSMC) to collaborate on the deployment and operation of CSMC’s micro nuclear reactor technologies... Continue Reading
