Vertical integration policy coming Wednesday

OTTAWA – The CRTC’s decision on new policy for the country’s vertically integrated companies is expected this week, most likely on Wednesday after the markets close, Cartt.ca has learned.After a five day long hearing in June, the primary issues that emerged were a potential code of conduct that the large companies - Bell Media, Rogers Communications, Shaw Communications and Videotron - must abide by when negotiating for content and/or carriage; exclusive content allowances; the need for a skinny basic programming package; and protections for independent broadcasters and distributors.Stay tuned – Cartt.ca will have a full report on the new policy...