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Federal, provincial politicians enraged by Liberal retreat under Online Streaming Act

| 07/29/2026 3:09 pm EDT

Liberals accused of kneeling to White House, big tech as CRTC order divides opposition MPs

The Liberal government is facing an onslaught of criticism from all sides of the political spectrum over its plan to “eliminate” contribution requirements facing U.S....

Proposed indefinite radio licences wins support from Bell, Rogers, Corus

| 07/09/2026 11:00 am EDT

Proposed indefinite radio licences wins support from Bell, Rogers, Corus

Canada’s largest radio operators are backing a CRTC proposal to issue indefinite station licences.  BCE Inc., Rogers Communications Inc., and Corus Entertainment Inc.,...

Liberals looking at extending journalism labour credit to radio, television

| 04/29/2026 6:07 am EDT

Liberals looking at extending journalism labour credit to radio, television

The federal government will consult with Canadians and stakeholders on...

Which telecom and broadcasting lobbyists made The Hill Times’s Top 100 list?

| 03/17/2026 2:27 pm EDT

Which telecom and broadcasting lobbyists made The Hill Times’s Top 100 list?

A survey by our affiliate publications The Hill Times and The Lobby Monitor...

Broadcasting in crisis, suggests CAB annual study

| 02/20/2026 3:00 pm EST

CRTC sides with creative sector in broadcasters’ CanCon relief proposal

The Canadian Association of Broadcasters (CAB) has released a study on the state of the domestic industry...

CRTC lifts moratorium on radio applications

| 01/16/2026 5:51 pm EST

CRTC lifts moratorium on radio applications

The Canadian Association of Broadcasters (CAB) is welcoming the CRTC’s decision to lift a hold on radio...

CAB calls on CRTC to reduce broadcast reporting requirements to boost productivity

Media | 11/14/2025 5:23 pm EST

Kevin Desjardins, President, Canadian Association of Broadcasters, stands for a portrait in his office in downtown Ottawa on July 25, 2024.

The Canadian Association of Broadcasters (CAB) wants the CRTC to reduce the reporting and monitoring requirements it has for radio and television broadcasters, a move the...

CRTC overhauls regulations for commercial radio stations

Media | 10/10/2025 5:30 pm EDT

CRTC overhauls regulations for commercial radio stations

The CRTC announced on Friday, Oct. 10 that it is revamping rules for radio...

Quebecor issues slate of proposals to help distressed private TV broadcasters

Media | 08/26/2025 5:19 pm EDT

Quebecor threatens legal action if MVNOs are mandated

Private television is in crisis, according to one broadcaster. The owner of...

CRTC sets out guidelines for commercial radio news fund

Media | 08/01/2025 5:31 pm EDT

The Wire Report’s most popular stories of 2024

The CRTC has released a broadcast regulatory policy outlining the...

Amazon Prime ‘not anything like’ a BDU, CRTC panel told; union disagrees

Media | 07/04/2025 3:45 pm EDT

Amazon Prime ‘not anything like’ a BDU, CRTC panel told; union disagrees

Amazon.com, Inc. is looking to draw a clear line between how it does...

Carney promises $150M in new funding for CBC, will continue to allow ads

Media | 04/04/2025 6:44 pm EDT

Carney promises $150M in new funding for CBC, will continue to allow ads

Prime Minister Mark Carney said he plans to increase CBC/Radio-Canada’s...

Millions of Canadians live in news deserts, CCPA finds

Media | 03/24/2025 7:02 pm EDT

CCSA decries Shaw’s plan to cut satellite service

Two and a half million Canadians have virtually no access to local news, a...

Uncertainty over US tariffs persists for Canadian telecoms, broadcasters

Media | 03/18/2025 3:31 pm EDT

Uncertainty over US tariffs persists for Canadian telecoms, broadcasters

With a trade war launched against Canada by U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration causing worry for this country’s telecommunications and broadcasting sectors, how...

CRTC launches consult on CAB’s proposed ‘Commercial Radio News Fund’

Media | 11/05/2024 5:59 pm EST

Kevin Desjardins, President, Canadian Association of Broadcasters, stands for a portrait in his office in downtown Ottawa on July 25, 2024.

The CRTC is asking for comments on a proposal for a temporary fund aimed at...

CRTC says decision on Google’s Online News Act exemption expected this fall

Media | 10/15/2024 11:19 am EDT

CRTC says decision on Google’s Online News Act exemption expected this fall

By Sophall Duch Canadian media outlets won’t likely see money from...

Audio streamers’ group, Canadian advocacy org disagree on Streaming Act ‘tax’

Media | 10/03/2024 5:52 pm EDT

Audio streamers’ group, Canadian advocacy org disagree on Streaming Act ‘tax’

An audio streamers’ advocacy group is looking to the public for support...

Canadian Association of Broadcasters president sees warning signs on the horizon

Internet and Governance | 07/30/2024 4:31 pm EDT

The Wire Report’s most popular stories of 2024

Despite legislation introduced by the federal government meant to boost broadcasting outlets, there are still warning signs on the horizon, believes the president of the...

CRTC releases new broadcasting fees regulations

Internet and Governance | 03/22/2024 5:52 pm EDT

CRTC proposes code of conduct for ISPs

After months of consultations, the CRTC has issued its Broadcasting Fees Regulations for all broadcasting...

C-18 is necessary and fair, CAB tells Senate panel

Internet and Governance | 05/11/2023 5:45 pm EDT

CRTC consulting on new radio stations in Northern Ontario

The Canadian Association of Broadcasters (CAB) told the Senate Committee on Transport and Communications...

Google searches for allies in fight against news compensation bill

Internet and Governance | 10/18/2022 4:59 pm EDT

Google says online age verification difficult to implement, up to content providers not search engines

Alphabet Inc.’s Google was an island of defiance in a sea of praise for...