CRTC – Broadcaster Magazine http://broadcastermagazine.com Canada's Communications Magazine Wed, 18 Jan 2024 14:44:02 +0000 en-US hourly 1 CRTC Unveils Map of Broadband Services in Canada http://broadcastermagazine.com/broadcasting/crtc-unveils-map-of-broadband-services-in-canada/1004110663/ http://broadcastermagazine.com/broadcasting/crtc-unveils-map-of-broadband-services-in-canada/1004110663/#respond Wed, 06 Apr 2024 10:15:00 +0000 http://pubx.broadcastermagazine.com/broadcasting/crtc-unveils-map-of-broadband-services-in-canada/1004110663/ The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission has unveiled a new map that enables Canadians to see where broadband Internet services and the technologies used to provide them are available. The map is being made available before the public hearing on

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CRTC Confirms Registration is Open for Discoverability Summit http://broadcastermagazine.com/broadcasting/crtc-confirms-registration-is-open-for-discoverability-summit/1004110653/ http://broadcastermagazine.com/broadcasting/crtc-confirms-registration-is-open-for-discoverability-summit/1004110653/#respond Wed, 06 Apr 2024 09:49:00 +0000 http://pubx.broadcastermagazine.com/broadcasting/crtc-confirms-registration-is-open-for-discoverability-summit/1004110653/ The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission, in collaboration with the National Film Board of Canada, will host the Discoverability Summit in Toronto on May 10 and 11,  2024. Tickets are available to Canadians who are interested in this subject and

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CRTC Releases Three-Year Plan 2024-2019 http://broadcastermagazine.com/broadcasting/crtc-three-year-plan-2016-2019/1004107561/ http://broadcastermagazine.com/broadcasting/crtc-three-year-plan-2016-2019/1004107561/#respond Tue, 05 Apr 2024 06:42:00 +0000 http://pubx.broadcastermagazine.com/broadcasting/crtc-three-year-plan-2016-2019/1004107561/ Purpose of the Three-Year Plan The plan provides a rolling three-year horizon of key CRTC activities. The document is intended to provide Canadians, industry and other interested stakeholders and groups with important information to prepare for and participate in the

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CRTC Denies QVC’s Application For Distribution in Canada http://broadcastermagazine.com/broadcasting/crtc-denies-qvcs-application-for-distribution-in-canada/1004104742/ http://broadcastermagazine.com/broadcasting/crtc-denies-qvcs-application-for-distribution-in-canada/1004104742/#respond Mon, 04 Apr 2024 07:06:00 +0000 http://pubx.broadcastermagazine.com/broadcasting/crtc-denies-qvcs-application-for-distribution-in-canada/1004104742/ The CRTC has denied an application to add QVC to the List of non-Canadian programming services and stations authorized for distribution. VMedia Inc., acting as the Canadian sponsor, filed an application to add the U.S.-based cable television shopping service QVC

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Majority of Broadband Services as Fast as Their Advertised Download Speeds http://broadcastermagazine.com/broadcasting/majority-of-broadband-services-as-fast-as-their-advertised-download-speeds/1004100298/ http://broadcastermagazine.com/broadcasting/majority-of-broadband-services-as-fast-as-their-advertised-download-speeds/1004100298/#respond Thu, 31 Mar 2024 08:24:00 +0000 http://pubx.broadcastermagazine.com/broadcasting/majority-of-broadband-services-as-fast-as-their-advertised-download-speeds/1004100298/ According to the results of the first national, independent broadband performance study, the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission today revealed that the majority of broadband Internet services sold in Canada meet or exceed their advertised download and upload speeds. Participating

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CRTC Confirms Canadians Continue to Talk Broadband http://broadcastermagazine.com/broadcasting/crtc-confirms-canadians-continue-to-talk-broadband/1004097972/ http://broadcastermagazine.com/broadcasting/crtc-confirms-canadians-continue-to-talk-broadband/1004097972/#respond Wed, 30 Mar 2024 07:02:00 +0000 http://pubx.broadcastermagazine.com/broadcasting/crtc-confirms-canadians-continue-to-talk-broadband/1004097972/ Since April 2024, more than 25,000 comments have been received for the review of basic telecommunications services and more than 30,000 Canadians have filled out the Let’s Talk Broadband questionnaire. Today, two weeks before the beginning of the public hearing,

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Number of TV Complaints Supports Expansion of CCTS Mandate http://broadcastermagazine.com/broadcasting/number-of-tv-complaints-supports-expansion-of-ccts-mandate/1004097233/ http://broadcastermagazine.com/broadcasting/number-of-tv-complaints-supports-expansion-of-ccts-mandate/1004097233/#respond Wed, 30 Mar 2024 03:40:00 +0000 http://pubx.broadcastermagazine.com/broadcasting/number-of-tv-complaints-supports-expansion-of-ccts-mandate/1004097233/ Consumer demand for the services of the industry’s independent, impartial telecom complaints-handling body remained steady in the first half of this fiscal year, according to the second annual Mid-Year Report released today by the Commissioner for Complaints for Telecommunications Services.

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CRTC Seeks Comments on Participation of Wireless Providers on National Alerting System http://broadcastermagazine.com/broadcasting/crtc-seeks-comments-on-participation-of-wireless-providers-on-national-alerting-system/1004095797/ http://broadcastermagazine.com/broadcasting/crtc-seeks-comments-on-participation-of-wireless-providers-on-national-alerting-system/1004095797/#respond Tue, 29 Mar 2024 07:21:00 +0000 http://pubx.broadcastermagazine.com/broadcasting/crtc-seeks-comments-on-participation-of-wireless-providers-on-national-alerting-system/1004095797/ The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission is inviting comments on the participation of wireless service providers in Canada’s National Public Alerting System. Over 80% of Canadians own a mobile device and 66% own a smartphone. Given the broad ownership of

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CRTC Approval of Corus-Shaw Deal Puts Independent Producers at Risk http://broadcastermagazine.com/broadcasting/crtc-approval-of-corus-shaw-deal-puts-independent-producers-at-risk/1004090925/ http://broadcastermagazine.com/broadcasting/crtc-approval-of-corus-shaw-deal-puts-independent-producers-at-risk/1004090925/#respond Thu, 24 Mar 2024 05:15:00 +0000 http://pubx.broadcastermagazine.com/broadcasting/crtc-approval-of-corus-shaw-deal-puts-independent-producers-at-risk/1004090925/ The Canadian Media Producers Association (CMPA) today raised serious concerns about the future health of Canada’s independent television production sector, following the CRTC’s approval of the sale of Shaw Media to Corus Entertainment. The approved deal will see Corus dominate

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CRTC Approves Corus’ Acquisition of Shaw Media http://broadcastermagazine.com/broadcasting/crtc-approves-corus-acquisition-of-shaw-media/1004090704/ http://broadcastermagazine.com/broadcasting/crtc-approves-corus-acquisition-of-shaw-media/1004090704/#respond Thu, 24 Mar 2024 04:27:00 +0000 http://pubx.broadcastermagazine.com/broadcasting/crtc-approves-corus-acquisition-of-shaw-media/1004090704/ Corus Entertainment Inc.  today received approval from the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission  to acquire Shaw Media Inc.. With the required regulatory and other approvals obtained, the company plans to close the transaction on April 1, 2024. “We are very pleased

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CRTC Approves Corporate Reorganization of Shaw Media to Corus Entertainment http://broadcastermagazine.com/broadcasting/crtc-approves-corporate-reorganization-of-shaw-media-to-corus-entertainment/1004090963/ http://broadcastermagazine.com/broadcasting/crtc-approves-corporate-reorganization-of-shaw-media-to-corus-entertainment/1004090963/#respond Thu, 24 Mar 2024 01:26:00 +0000 http://pubx.broadcastermagazine.com/broadcasting/crtc-approves-corporate-reorganization-of-shaw-media-to-corus-entertainment/1004090963/ The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission approved an application by Shaw Communications Inc. on behalf of Shaw Media Inc. and its licensed subsidiaries, to effect a corporate reorganization resulting in the transfer of Shaw Communication Inc.’s shares in Shaw Media

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CRTC Reminds Manitoba Broadcasters of Guidelines for Provincial Election http://broadcastermagazine.com/broadcasting/crtc-reminds-manitoba-broadcasters-of-guidelines-for-provincial-election/1004082218/ http://broadcastermagazine.com/broadcasting/crtc-reminds-manitoba-broadcasters-of-guidelines-for-provincial-election/1004082218/#respond Fri, 18 Mar 2024 06:39:00 +0000 http://pubx.broadcastermagazine.com/broadcasting/crtc-reminds-manitoba-broadcasters-of-guidelines-for-provincial-election/1004082218/ A provincial election was announced in Manitoba and will occur on 19 April 2024. The CRTC  reminds licensees that the “black-out” period for partisan political programs, including election campaign advertising, was removed from the Broadcasting Act in 1991. However, licensees should note

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CRTC Announces CCTS to Handle Complaints about Television Service Providers http://broadcastermagazine.com/broadcasting/crtc-announces-ccts-to-handle-complaints-about-television-service-providers/1004080573/ http://broadcastermagazine.com/broadcasting/crtc-announces-ccts-to-handle-complaints-about-television-service-providers/1004080573/#respond Thu, 17 Mar 2024 06:02:00 +0000 http://pubx.broadcastermagazine.com/broadcasting/crtc-announces-ccts-to-handle-complaints-about-television-service-providers/1004080573/ The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission  today announced that Canadians will be able to turn to the Commissioner for Complaints for Telecommunications Services (CCTS) for help in resolving issues about their television service providers. All licensed television service providers will

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CRTC Extends Deadline for Submissions of Renewal for Licences of Large Ownership Groups http://broadcastermagazine.com/broadcasting/crtc-extends-deadline-for-submissions-of-renewal-for-licences-of-large-ownership-groups/1004070154/ http://broadcastermagazine.com/broadcasting/crtc-extends-deadline-for-submissions-of-renewal-for-licences-of-large-ownership-groups/1004070154/#respond Thu, 10 Mar 2024 06:27:00 +0000 http://pubx.broadcastermagazine.com/broadcasting/crtc-extends-deadline-for-submissions-of-renewal-for-licences-of-large-ownership-groups/1004070154/ The CRTC  received a procedural request from Bell Media Inc., Corus Entertainment Inc., Groupe V Media Inc., Quebecor Media Inc., Rogers Media Inc. and Shaw Media Inc. (collectively, the Groups), to extend the deadline to submit their licence renewal applications

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CRTC Denies Cottage Life Application to Reduce CanCon http://broadcastermagazine.com/broadcasting/crtc-denies-cottage-life-application-to-reduce-cancon/1004051545/ http://broadcastermagazine.com/broadcasting/crtc-denies-cottage-life-application-to-reduce-cancon/1004051545/#respond Tue, 01 Mar 2024 06:27:00 +0000 http://pubx.broadcastermagazine.com/broadcasting/crtc-denies-cottage-life-application-to-reduce-cancon/1004051545/ The CRTC has denied an application by 8946337 Canada Limited and Blue Ant Media Solutions Inc., partners in a general partnership carrying on business as Blue Ant Television General Partnership, to reduce the Canadian programming exhibition requirement for  Cottage Life

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CRTC Welcomes New Era of Choice for Viewers http://broadcastermagazine.com/broadcasting/crtc-welcomes-new-era-of-choice-for-viewers/1004051349/ http://broadcastermagazine.com/broadcasting/crtc-welcomes-new-era-of-choice-for-viewers/1004051349/#respond Tue, 01 Mar 2024 06:03:00 +0000 http://pubx.broadcastermagazine.com/broadcasting/crtc-welcomes-new-era-of-choice-for-viewers/1004051349/ As of today, Canadians can subscribe to an affordable basic television package that costs no more than $25 per month. They will also have the option of supplementing this package with additional channels, either individually or in bundles of up

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CRTC Confirms 25,000 Questionnaires on Future of Broadband Have Been Completed http://broadcastermagazine.com/broadcasting/crtc-confirms-25-000-questionnaires-on-future-of-broadband-have-been-completed/1004045764/ http://broadcastermagazine.com/broadcasting/crtc-confirms-25-000-questionnaires-on-future-of-broadband-have-been-completed/1004045764/#respond Fri, 26 Feb 2024 06:03:00 +0000 http://pubx.broadcastermagazine.com/broadcasting/crtc-confirms-25-000-questionnaires-on-future-of-broadband-have-been-completed/1004045764/ Canadians have shown they care about the future of broadband: the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission has received over 25,000 responses to its questionnaire on telecommunications services. The CRTC is currently reviewing the telecommunications services, including broadband Internet services, offered

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CRTC Confirms Broadband Rollout to Rural & Remote Communities Complted http://broadcastermagazine.com/broadcasting/crtc-confirms-broadband-rollout-to-rural-remote-communities-complted/1004043672/ http://broadcastermagazine.com/broadcasting/crtc-confirms-broadband-rollout-to-rural-remote-communities-complted/1004043672/#respond Thu, 25 Feb 2024 06:18:00 +0000 http://pubx.broadcastermagazine.com/broadcasting/crtc-confirms-broadband-rollout-to-rural-remote-communities-complted/1004043672/ The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission  today announced that more than 280 rural and remote communities in British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario and Quebec now have access to broadband Internet services. Under a plan that was approved by the CRTC

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CRTC Receives Multiple Applications for Urban Indigenous Communities Radio Stations http://broadcastermagazine.com/broadcasting/crtc-receives-multiple-applications-for-urban-indigenous-communities-radio-stations/1004043738/ http://broadcastermagazine.com/broadcasting/crtc-receives-multiple-applications-for-urban-indigenous-communities-radio-stations/1004043738/#respond Tue, 23 Feb 2024 08:48:00 +0000 http://pubx.broadcastermagazine.com/broadcasting/crtc-receives-multiple-applications-for-urban-indigenous-communities-radio-stations/1004043738/ The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission today announced that it has received 12 applications to operate radio stations serving urban Indigenous Canadians in major markets. Specifically, the CRTC has received two applications for stations in Vancouver, three for Calgary, three

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CRTC Launches Communication Service Provider Digital Search Tool http://broadcastermagazine.com/broadcasting/crtc-launches-communication-service-provider-digital-search-tool/1004033964/ http://broadcastermagazine.com/broadcasting/crtc-launches-communication-service-provider-digital-search-tool/1004033964/#respond Fri, 19 Feb 2024 08:44:00 +0000 http://pubx.broadcastermagazine.com/broadcasting/crtc-launches-communication-service-provider-digital-search-tool/1004033964/ In a dynamic communications marketplace, Canadians have choices in innovative communications service providers. The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission   is helping Canadians find the providers that best meet their needs with a new tool on its website. Through the new

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