Policy

Minister of Canadian Heritage takes on additional cabinet roles

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau issued the cabinet update following the resignation of MP Soraya Martinez Ferrada.

Tariff threat means ‘brand new ball game’ for screen sector

Industry stakeholders discuss the next steps following a temporary stay of tariffs and how producers can find opportunity in the unknown.

DGC report predicts severe PNI funding decline

The report forecasts a 23% decline in English-language PNI expenditures under current CRTC regulations.

CRTC’s Vicky Eatrides to address attendees at BANFF

This will mark Eatrides’ second address at the festival since becoming the CRTC’s chairperson and CEO in early 2023.

How TikTok’s uncertain future could impact Canadian creators

The app was shuttered in the U.S. on Jan. 19, only to be brought back a few hours later with an executive order promise from President Donald Trump.

CRTC launches consultations on market dynamics in broadcasting

The Commission also addressed what a potential spring election would mean for the overall consultation process.

Weighing the implications of prorogued Parliament for Canada’s screen sector

The Prime Minister’s resignation announcement and a possible spring election already have direct implications for CBC/Radio-Canada and AI regulation.

Screen sector waits for funds to flow under Bill C-11

Year in review: Legal action and allocation concerns around the CRTC’s base contributions decision leave questions around how the funds will support the system.

U.S. streamers can appeal base contributions decision, says court

The Federal Court of Appeal granted appeals from MPA-Canada, Apple, Amazon and Spotify.

No additional funds for screen sector in fall fiscal update

Film and TV stakeholders had urged the government to commit to permanent budget increases for Telefilm and the Canada Media Fund in the Fall Economic Statement.

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.