Broadcast industry warns LPIF in current form could trigger cut in program spending
News | 03/17/2009 5:49 pm EDT
Private broadcasters are hinting the CRTC may have to lower its expectations for local programming in light of the global economic meltdown. Responding to the commission’s request for a framework for the proposed Local Programming Improvement Fund, the Canadian Association of Broadcasters says the CRTC’s “unrealistic” expectations could result in broadcasters cutting spending in all programming categories.