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The Path Forward
CRTC postpones three public Cancon hearings
The hearings, which are part of the regulatory organization’s work to modernize the Broadcasting Act, have been postponed due to the upcoming federal election.
Doc discussion closes CRTC’s three-week hearing process
The Path Forward: The Documentary Organization of Canada proposed direct support for doc features via initial base contributions.
CAB warns of more broadcaster cutbacks without relief
The Path Forward: Telus proposed Canadian virtual BDUs be exempt from contribution requirements, while Anthem Sports & Entertainment called for an Independent Broadcasters Fund.
WGC says broadcasting system is at ‘make-or-break moment’
The Path Forward: Telefilm Canada and TVO also discussed the need for contributions to directly support Canadian feature films at the CRTC hearings.
CBC execs say Canadian players will lose out under current system
The Path Forward: the pubcaster also addressed the “ripple effect” its $40 million programming budget cut will have on the indie sector at the CRTC hearings.
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.
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