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Policy
CRTC approves APTN proposal to consolidate feeds, increase rate
The change will see the creation of APTN Languages, a channel dedicated to Indigenous-language programming.
Heritage sets advisory committee in CBC mandate review
The seven-person committee will work with Minister of Canadian Heritage Pascale St-Onge in the ongoing review of CBC/Radio-Canada’s mandate.
CRTC grants Corus’ regulatory flexibility request
The decision reduces Corus Entertainment’s programs of national interest requirement in its broadcast licence.
YouTube ups Lindsay Doyle to lead policy work in Canada
Doyle assumes the role of head of government affairs and public policy in Canada, previously held by Jeanette Patell.
Federal 2024 budget adds over $120M in screen sector spend
The funds are in addition to previously announced investments to Telefilm and the Indigenous Screen Office.
Canadian producers on copro synergy with New Zealand
Attendees of a recent trade mission to New Zealand discuss why teaming up is key in the current content market and what local buyers are looking for.
Federal government invests $2.4 billion in artificial intelligence
The investment follows calls from screen sector unions and guilds for stronger protections for human creators and actors from generative AI.
Domestic orgs call for renewed $60M funding for CMF
The funds support the Canada Media Fund’s programs for equity-deserving groups and will sunset on March 31.
CRTC launches next phase for Indigenous broadcasting policy
The second phase to co-develop the policy is now open to the public, with the CRTC launching an Indigenous Relations Team to improve accessibility.
Traditional broadcasters to pay lower percentage in fees to CRTC
The fees, which support the CRTC’s operations, were amended under the new Broadcasting Act, with a number of exemptions included.
Indie exhibitors say more funding is needed to remain open: report
Nearly 60% of the exhibitors surveyed by the Network of Independent Canadian Exhibitors say they operated at a loss at the end of the most recent financial year.
Quebec enhances film, TV tax credits in 2024-25 budget
The province has increased the cap on eligible labour expenditures, in addition to new funding for the cultural sector.
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