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CRTC lifts moratorium on radio applications

| 01/16/2026 5:51 pm EST

CRTC lifts moratorium on radio applicationsThe Canadian Association of Broadcasters (CAB) is welcoming the CRTC’s decision to lift a hold on radio applications and complaints. The regulator announced the change in policy on Thursday, Jan. 15. “The CAB believes that it is important that the moratorium 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 stationsThe 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 mandatedPrivate 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 2024The 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 disagreesAmazon.com, Inc. is looking to draw a clear line between how it does business with its Prime Video online streaming service and how traditional broadcast distribution...

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 adsPrime 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 serviceTwo 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, broadcastersWith a trade war launched against Canada by U.S. President Donald Trump’s...

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 fallBy 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 2024Despite 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 ISPsAfter 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 OntarioThe 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 enginesAlphabet Inc.’s Google was an island of defiance in a sea of praise for...