Policy

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.

CMF, Quebecor kick off CRTC’s three-week hearing process

The Path Forward: Broadcasting and funding organizations discuss the urgent need to bring new funding into Canada’s screen sector.

Federal policy direction on C-11 ‘complements’ modernization efforts, says CRTC

A number of industry organizations, including the CMPA and ACTRA, voiced their support for the newly released policy direction.

Stéphanie Paquette appointed CRTC’s Quebec commissioner

The former Videotron senior director will assume her five-year term on Nov. 23.

Canadian Heritage issues final policy direction to CRTC

The policy direction, which the CRTC is bound to follow, includes a call to prioritize the examination of its definition of Canadian programming.

CRTC to consider Corus licence changes after call for urgency

The Commission says the unique circumstances of Corus’ financial situation has merited “immediate consideration” of its proposed amendments.

Bell Media asks court to appeal CRTC’s licence renewal decision

The company claims that the Commission was in breach of the Broadcasting Act when it renewed hundreds of broadcast licences into 2026 without notice.

CRTC renews Hollywood Suite’s broadcast licence

The Commission denied a request from the group of specialty channels to carry over excess Canadian programming spend from the previous term.

CRTC extends hundreds of TV broadcast licences

The regulator is seeking more time to modernize its licensing framework as it implements the Online Streaming Act.

New Heritage Minister Pascale St-Onge ‘comes from our world,’ says CMPA CEO

Sworn in as Heritage Minister on Wednesday, St-Onge will immediately be faced with two major legislative files: Bill C-18 and Bill C-11.

Bell Media the latest company to pull ads from Meta

The Canadian Media Producers Association has also voiced support for the action from media companies and the federal government.

CBC/Radio-Canada pausing ads on Facebook, Instagram

The move follows similar decisions from the federal government and fellow media organizations.