Door open to Internet retransmitters in section 31 legislation tabled Dec. 12
Broadcast | December 13, 2001
New legislation amending Canada’s retransmission laws tabled on December 12 has opened the door for JumpTV.com Canada Inc. and other Internet companies to become licensed counterparts to satellite TV and cable operators. The legislation, Bill C-48, entrenches the right of cable and satellite companies to re-transmit over-the-air signals without seeking the authorization of broadcasters or content producers. The law will also give Cabinet the right to create regulations outlining the conditions others must meet to take advantage of that same compulsory protection, including Internet firms. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here Unlock all the Canadian telecom, broadcasting and digital media news you need.Take a free trial or subscribe to The Wire Report now. FREE TRIALTwo weeks of free access to thewirereport.ca and our exclusive newsletters. SUBSCRIBEUnlimited access to thewirereport.ca and our exlusive newsletters. |