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Policy
CRTC readies for new media rethink
Hearings set for February as commission seeks comment on impact of Internet and mobile on TV
U.S. bank bailout could stifle service work
The current Wall Street meltdown and $700-million bank bailout by Washington could either help Hollywood film and TV projects find their way to Canada, or hinder them.
Comment: Net neutrality should top CRTC’s list
While the recommendation that a levy be placed on Internet service providers to fund the creation of online television content will likely attract the greatest attention, the most compelling conclusion of a new study released by the CRTC is the underlying suggestion that the future of media exists online.
CRTC must rein in cablers, says APTN boss
APTN CEO Jean LaRose says the recent CRTC decision to penalize Shaw Cablesystems with a two-year licence renewal will do little to solve his channel’s long-running issues with the cableco.
Outline cultural policy now, say directors
DGC seeks answers from all four parties on funding, taxes and copyright. In writing
Quebec court shuts down peer-to-peer site
The APFTQ applauds as popular music, film and TV show downloading site Québectorrent.com, which trafficked in copyrighted works, goes dark
Quebec groups slam Industry Canada report
Industry organizations including the APFTQ and AQTIS ask the federal government to dismiss the suggestion of easing foreign investment in the broadcast sector
CAB turns to Supreme Court
Fight over Part II fees continues as broadcasters seek to overturn ruling and win back nearly $700 million
Liberals propose amendments to Bill C-10
Opposition party asks that Heritage minister be stripped of powers to deny tax credits to films and TV shows and government not issue content guidelines
Ottawa tightening Copyright Act
Latest attempt at new law would fine pirates up to $20,000 and allow broadcasters to bar time-shifting. ACTRA cheers, musicians hiss
Much at stake with Part II fees
You may not be aware of this, but there’s been a high-level dogfight going on in the courtrooms for some time now. The dogs are the broadcasters and BDUs against the feds, and what’s at stake is a juicier bone than most realize.
Try again, CRTC tells TQS owners
Unmoved by its news-free plan to revive the troubled French network, commission sends Remstar back to the drawing board. Union ‘reassured’ by move
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