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

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

The CRTC is asking for comments on a proposal for a temporary fund aimed at supporting news programming by commercial radio broadcasters outside of major markets. The...

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

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

By Sophall Duch Canadian media outlets won’t likely see money from Google’s multimillion-dollar media fund this year as this country's broadcasting regulator misses a...

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

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

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

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Canadian Association of Broadcasters president sees warning signs on the horizon

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

Despite legislation introduced by the federal government meant to boost...

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CRTC releases new broadcasting fees regulations

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

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

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Telus asks CRTC to go easy on vBDUs for initial base contributions into broadcasting system

Internet and Governance | 12/08/2023 9:34 am EST

Gatineau, Que. – Telus Corp. asked the CRTC to...

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

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

The Canadian Association of Broadcasters (CAB) told the Senate Committee on Transport and Communications that the Online News Act, Bill C-18, is needed and should be passed as soon as possible. “The Canadian Association of Broadcasters supports Bill C-18 for two...