Christopher Guly

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Blue Ant, WildBrain, Prime Video chime in on contributions debate

The Path Forward: the end of second week of the CRTC hearings heard multiple perspectives on mandatory initial base contributions to the system.

Netflix argues against mandatory contributions in CRTC hearings

The Path Forward: The streamer also discussed its existing investments in Canada, while the Bell Fund called for additional support for CIPFs.

Corus tells CRTC new costs should not include domestic broadcasters

The Path Forward: the Shaw Rocket Fund, Accessible Media Inc., and Digital First Canada also spoke at the CRTC hearings on Wednesday.

Rogers, Paramount weigh in on initial base contributions

The Path Forward: Rogers has proposed contributions of 2% of revenues for foreign online services to the CRTC, while Paramount argued against a base contribution entirely.

DSO says accessibility must be part of modern framework

The Path Forward: The Disability Screen Office, Reelworld Screen Institute and IATSE were among the intervenors at Monday’s CRTC hearings.

Considering the human factor in adopting AI

Canadian unions and industry organizations say the time is now to set regulations around the use of artificial intelligence.

Screen industry explores opportunities, boundaries of AI

Part one of a two-part feature on the rise of artificial intelligence, and how some in the industry are already drawing lines as to what is appropriate and what isn’t.

New Heritage Minister Pascale St-Onge ‘comes from our world,’ says CMPA CEO

Sworn in as Heritage Minister on Wednesday, St-Onge will immediately be faced with two major legislative files: Bill C-18 and Bill C-11.

Film slate

Canada’s screen sector assesses impact of dual U.S. strikes

Canadian producers, film commissioners and other stakeholders discuss the short-term repercussions already felt across the industry.

Navigating the modernization of the Broadcasting Act

The domestic industry is looking to Canadian Heritage and the CRTC as beacons to ensure homegrown content remains distinctly Canadian in a new broadcasting era.

How a prolonged WGA strike could impact Ontario, B.C.

Film commissioners and producers in the two major markets discuss the strike’s potential effect on production on this side of the border.

Winnipeg film producer Danny Schur has died at age 56

The Manitoba-born Schur, who adapted his stage musical Strike! into the 2019 movie Stand!, died in Winnipeg.