The Commission added changes to the Independent Local News Fund on June 9, the same day foreign streamers argued against supporting it at the Federal Court of Appeal.
9 Story Media’s Vince Commisso also discussed the issues facing children’s content in Canada.
In the first part of the final day of the CRTC’s Cancon hearings, the DGC and the DOC expressed concern over the elimination of PNI rules.
The countries are just beginning the process of creating a new agreement that may reduce a 20% minimum Danish participation requirement and encourage more partnerships.
The CMPA also presented two models for IPE requirements on day seven of the CRTC’s Cancon hearings.
Executives at Bell Media, TLN Media Group and Elevation Pictures shared their stances on IP ownership and the Commission’s proposed 15-point system at Thursday’s Cancon hearing.
Labour groups, the BSO, Meridian Artists and Quebecor put the spotlight on key creative roles on day five of the proceedings in Gatineau, Que.
Testimonies from Telefilm, the NFB and the ISO weighed in on the importance of programs of national interest.
The org is rolling out a $3 million initiative designed to help producers unlock financing available for making Canadian kids and youth content.
Day two of the proceedings also examined Indigenous broadcasters, accessibility and the use of AI for Canadian content.
The first day of the proceedings saw proposals on IP ownership models, a Canadian star system and incentives for private equity.