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Policy
CRTC to re-examine new media
Decade-old free pass for new media will get a second look by regulator, noting continued rise of Internet and mobile content
The nation’s future hanging on C-10?
What’s this – a federal election over the funding of domestic film and television shows? As unlikely as that may sound, the possibility is looming.
C-10 ‘the will of the people,’ says Flaherty
Average Canadians support censor bill, says finance minister during sparring match with senators. Talks up sanctity of tax dollars and ‘divided industry’
Asper, Fecan tag-team CRTC
Leonard Asper compared a conventional broadcaster trying to survive under the Broadcasting Act in the 21st century to a frog that’s slowly dying in a pot of hot water.
Desperate times bring together private nets
After the first couple of weeks, the highlight of the CRTC’s BDU hearings has been the surreal sight of Ivan Fecan and Leonard Asper pleading their case to the commission side by side.
Broadcasting Act failing, says Shaw
Pointing at books, music and even Via Rail, execs make case that TV is overprotected by Ottawa. Outspoken CEO a no-show, prompting grumbles from CRTC boss
Put new money into drama, say unions
ACTRA, DGC and WGC say fee-for-carriage should include a slice for Canadian shows. Current system is ‘out of whack,’ says DGC’s Schechter
Asper, Fecan tag-team CRTC
Rival network bosses insist they’re getting squeezed by the system, in rare joint presentation. Arguments ‘alarmist,’ says CRTC vice-chair
Genre protection upholds the Broadcasting Act
The following article was submitted to Playback by a group of independent broadcast executives, including: Joseph Chan, president, Fairchild Media Group; Martha Fusca, president and CEO, Stornoway Communications; Suzanne Gouin, president and GM, TV5 Québec Canada; Jean LaRose, CEO, Aboriginal Peoples Television Network; Slava Levin, president, Ethnic Channels Group; Cal Millar, VP and GM, Channel Zero; and Bill Roberts, president and CEO, S-Vox
Shaw attacks broadcaster protections
Making comments ahead of his scheduled appearance at the CRTC’s BDU hearings, cable boss Jim Shaw slams talk of the same or more regulation for Canadian broadcasting
Producers call for changes to C-10
Speaking before the Senate banking committee, representatives of the creative community attack the censorship potential of the Conservatives’ controversial bill. ‘If it’s not against the law, you get to say it,’ says Sarah Polley
Consumers wary of BDUs
Only 8% trust cable and satellite providers to stand up for Canadian culture and identity, says poll. Many fear for future of domestic channels in the face of U.S. arrivals
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