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Policy
TikTok Canada challenges government shutdown order
Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry François-Philippe Champagne issued the order on Nov. 5, citing national security risks.
CRTC denies AMI request for wholesale rate increases
AMI had been seeking a boost in revenues for discretionary services AMI-tv and AMI-télé.
Screen sector continues push for increased CMF funding
A letter from six senior industry members is calling for permanent increases to CMF’s allocation in the Fall Economic Statement.
Quebec TV sector calls on feds to double Canada Media Fund budget
More than a dozen Quebec prodcos issued an open letter calling for the federal government to double its annual CMF contribution ahead of the Fall Economic Statement.
CRTC launches consultations on Canadian programming
The long-awaited consultations on the definition of Canadian content have opened, along with questions of CPE and PNI requirements and the use of AI.
Industry urges permanent funding increase for Telefilm
Nearly 1,400 industry members signed a letter to the government to fulfill its campaign promise in the upcoming fall economic statement.
Government orders TikTok to dissolve Canadian operations
A spokesperson for TikTok said it will challenge the order in court.
CRTC orders mandatory distribution for Uvagut TV
The Commission denied mandatory distribution for Inuit TV, which prompted a dissenting opinion from commissioner Claire Anderson.
CMF to administer portion of $10M cultural diversity fund
The Changing Narratives Fund was created to support the training of diverse voices in Canada’s media sector.
Screen sector short on consensus for Cancon definition, says CRTC
The CRTC released its What We Heard report in September, which summarized more than a dozen stakeholder workshops on the definition of Canadian content.
CRTC issues final orders on base contributions
The requirement for foreign-owned online undertakings to provide a base contribution to the broadcasting sector went into effect on Sept. 1.
Corus files complaint to CRTC over Rogers’ Disney, WBD deals
Corus Entertainment is alleging that Rogers has given itself undue preference after adding the Disney+ ad tier to existing plans.
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