Canwest Global Communications and Quebecor Media Inc. are arguing that the CRTC should make the same exception for all private broadcasters if it chooses to grant an immediate reduction of the Canadian content requirements for CTVGlobemedia’s conventional stations.

Canwest and Quebecor say the commission should grant them the same regulatory flexibility for their conventional television channels—or reject CTV’s application for early regulatory relief.

The commission is preparing to implement a new broadcasting framework by the end of August of next year, and broadcasters are expected to submit applications for licence renewals in November or December. A hearing is expected in the spring of 2011.

Contact Ryan O'Neill at 613-232-5952 ext. 222 or roneill@thewirereport.ca
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