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CRTC opens consultation on Russia Today removal after request from Gov.

News | 03/03/2022 5:45 pm EST
The CRTC's headquarters at the Terrasses de la Chaudière complex in Gatineau, Que.

Following the issuing of an order-in-council from the cabinet on Wednesday night, and announcements from both Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Heritage Minister Pablo Rodriguez earlier in the week – the CRTC Thursday opened a consultation to review the presence of Russia Today (RT) on Canadian airwaves. 

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