The Canadian screen industry has reacted positively to the Heritage Minister’s CBC proposal, although its implementation remains in question.
The Minister of Canadian Heritage also announced that she will not be running in the next election.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau issued the cabinet update following the resignation of MP Soraya Martinez Ferrada.
Industry stakeholders discuss the next steps following a temporary stay of tariffs and how producers can find opportunity in the unknown.
The report forecasts a 23% decline in English-language PNI expenditures under current CRTC regulations.
This will mark Eatrides’ second address at the festival since becoming the CRTC’s chairperson and CEO in early 2023.
The Commission also addressed what a potential spring election would mean for the overall consultation process.
The Prime Minister’s resignation announcement and a possible spring election already have direct implications for CBC/Radio-Canada and AI regulation.
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.
The Federal Court of Appeal granted appeals from MPA-Canada, Apple, Amazon and Spotify.
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.