Policy

CIPFs, streamers discuss contributions at CRTC hearings

The Path Forward: Apple and the Rogers Group of Funds presented their takes on the need for, and distribution of, contributions, while ACTRA sounded off on discoverability.

Blue Ant, WildBrain, Prime Video chime in on contributions debate

The Path Forward: the end of second week of the CRTC hearings heard multiple perspectives on mandatory initial base contributions to the system.

Netflix argues against mandatory contributions in CRTC hearings

The Path Forward: The streamer also discussed its existing investments in Canada, while the Bell Fund called for additional support for CIPFs.

Corus tells CRTC new costs should not include domestic broadcasters

The Path Forward: the Shaw Rocket Fund, Accessible Media Inc., and Digital First Canada also spoke at the CRTC hearings on Wednesday.

Rogers, Paramount weigh in on initial base contributions

The Path Forward: Rogers has proposed contributions of 2% of revenues for foreign online services to the CRTC, while Paramount argued against a base contribution entirely.

DSO says accessibility must be part of modern framework

The Path Forward: The Disability Screen Office, Reelworld Screen Institute and IATSE were among the intervenors at Monday’s CRTC hearings.

BIPOC TV & Film discusses system inequities at CRTC hearings

The Path Forward: The BSO’s recommendations, meanwhile, included a mandatory allocation of the initial contributions to the Black Screen Fund.

APTN proposes direct support to certain broadcasters to CRTC

The Path Forward: APTN representatives discussed how the broadcaster is facing “shrinking resources,” despite an uptick in consumer interest.

ISO calls for mandatory direct funding from base contributions

The Path Forward: Indigenous Screen Office CEO Kerry Swanson also spoke to the need for a definition of Indigenous content while appearing in front of the CRTC.

BCE says CRTC must take stock of broadcasters’ financial reality

The Path Forward: Day two of the CRTC’s three-week hearings also included testimonies from representatives from Google, the NFB and DGC.

Fall Economic Statement disappoints screen sector

Industry associations such as AQPM have called on the federal government to fulfill its commitment to give Telefilm Canada permanent additional funding.

CMPA, MPAC differ on CRTC base contribution requirements

The Path Forward: The associations also discussed the allocation of contributions on day one of the CRTC’s process to modernize the broadcast system.