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CRTC head talks Bill C-11 before Senate standing committee
Ian Scott spoke of the strengths in the Online Streaming Act and concerns that the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission has about it.
CRTC renews CBC/Radio-Canada licences with ‘more modern and flexible framework’
The licences include new spending requirements for more diverse content, and allowance of digital expenditures toward regulatory requirements.
Bill C-11 passes in House of Commons, moves onto Senate
The proposed legislation, also known as the Online Streaming Act, passed with a vote of 208 to 117 in the House of Commons on Tuesday.
Top broadcast execs flag ‘grey’ areas of Bill C-11
BANFF ’22: Heads of CBC, Rogers Sports & Media, APTN, Bell Media, Corus Entertainment, and Blue Ant Media discussed the opportunities in the bill and the amendments they want to see in it.
CRTC chair says ‘system is broken’ in C-11 discussion
BANFF ’22: Ian Scott spoke with APTN CEO Monika Ille on the need to pass the Online Streaming Act ‘very quickly,’ while also addressing timelines for implementation and the CRTC’s ability to enforce new regulations.
Heritage Minister defends Bill C-11 to standing committee
Minister Pablo Rodriguez reiterated that the Online Streaming Act will regulate platforms, not users, with the Department of Canadian Heritage revealing that the bill may generate $1 billion annually for the creative sector.
Industry stakeholders discuss C-11 amendments, Cancon definitions
Discussions around defining Canadian content and the scope of the CRTC’s regulatory framework were part of the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage’s continued study of the Online Streaming Act.
Rogers, Shaw delay close of merger
The companies have agreed to hold off closing the deal pending resolution with the Competition Bureau.
CRTC dismisses Bell complaint against Videotron
Bell alleged that Videotron was in non-compliance with the digital media exemption order due to HVOD Vrai’s lower price point for Videotron subscribers and accessibility concerns.
L.A. studios ‘bullish’ about filming in Toronto: mayor
Toronto Mayor John Tory says the city’s first in-person film industry mission to L.A. since 2019 was “successful,” with studios saying: “Keep doing what you’re doing.”
Bill C-11 supporters, critics go before Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage
Witness testimony included representatives of Corus Entertainment, OUTtv Network, Skyship Entertainment Company and the University of Ottawa.
Industry leaders feel ‘heard’ after National Culture Summit
Leaders of the Reelworld Screen Institute, the Indigenous Screen Office and Canada Media Fund discuss key takeaways from the ‘significant’ summit in Ottawa.
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