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The Path Forward
CAB tells CRTC broadcasters can’t ‘shoulder’ regulatory burden
CAB’s Kevin Desjardins called for a “prominence rule,” while Blue Ant Media cautioned against weakening BDU regulation as the CRTC’s market dynamics hearing came to a close.
CRTC hears conflicting arguments on streaming regulation
While Amazon Canada insisted Prime Video should not be regulated like a BDU, others argued that regulating online is essential to level the playing field.
CMPA proposes codes of practice at CRTC’s market dynamics hearing
CBC/Radio-Canada warned against reducing regulations for domestic BDUs and offered its recommendations on bringing foreign streamers into the system.
Film distributors ask CRTC for feature presales incentive
Commissioners also heard arguments for increased fair market access for BDU competitors like Telus (pictured) and Eastlink.
Google urges ‘restraint’ in CRTC’s online regulation
APTN raised concerns about the level of collaboration within the Canadian media industry, while WildBrain called the children’s content decline the “canary in the coal mine.”
Corus, Rogers talk commercial disputes at CRTC hearing
Rogers is seeking less regulatory burden, but Corus has argued that regulation is needed in a transitional time for the sector.
CRTC hears case for more children’s content discoverability
The continued proceedings on broadcasting market dynamics examined regulation of kids programming and the elimination of the Wholesale Code.
Bell defends commercial interests of BDUs at CRTC hearing
The proceeding around market dynamics in the broadcasting system kicked off with talks on conflict resolution and barriers for indie players.
Blue Ant, 9 Story discuss Cancon issues at CRTC hearings
9 Story Media’s Vince Commisso also discussed the issues facing children’s content in Canada.
DGC, DOC urge CRTC to act
In the first part of the final day of the CRTC’s Cancon hearings, the DGC and the DOC expressed concern over the elimination of PNI rules.
CBC, CMF weigh in at CRTC’s Cancon hearings
The CMF emphasizes ‘creation over collection’ for contributions on day eight of the Cancon hearings.
Rogers proposes single financial contribution at CRTC hearings
The CMPA also presented two models for IPE requirements on day seven of the CRTC’s Cancon hearings.
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