Policy

Joanne T. Levy reappointed to the CRTC for Manitoba/Saskatchewan

The veteran broadcast and production executive will take on another five-year term starting July 3.

Online Streaming Act clears final hurdle as it becomes law

Both the CRTC and Canadian Heritage will hold public consultations on how to implement the newly modernized Broadcasting Act.

The passage of C-11 is in sight — let’s define our future together

In this op-ed, Canada Media Fund president and CEO Valerie Creighton writes about working collectively amid imminent changes to the legislative and regulatory system.

Egale asks CRTC to consider removing Fox News in Canada

The non-profit says the potential for segments that encourage anti-2SLGBTQ+ hate means it is in the public interest to hold consultations.

Bill C-11 heads back to Senate as it passes at House of Commons

Industry stakeholders have called for the Senate to swiftly pass the bill so it can receive Royal Assent.

Federal budget includes $40 million in added funds for CMF

The additional investment is meant to support content from underrepresented voices and French-speaking communities.

Heritage Minister rejects handful of Senate’s Bill C-11 amendments

The Bill C-11 amendments are scheduled for debate in the House of Commons on Wednesday.

CMF sets industry-facing survey on definition of Cancon

The questionnaire opens Feb. 27 as part of the CMF’s national initiative exploring how the current definition of Canadian content should evolve with Bill C-11.

Op-ed: Bill C-11’s Cancon conversation

OUTtv CEO Brad Danks writes about the debate over the definition of Canadian content as Bill C-11 awaits passage.

Photo gallery: Prime Time 2023

A snapshot of the Canadian Media Producers Association’s annual conference, which returned to in-person events with a record 900 delegates earlier this month.

Bill C-11 passes third reading at Senate, heads to the House

The bill has passed the Senate with a controversial clause that industry stakeholders warn will create a two-tiered system for Canadian creatives.

Op-ed: It is time to pay attention to Bill C-11

Meridian Artists founder Glenn Cockburn calls for more “noise” to be made about the bill’s wording on who creates and produces Canadian content.