by Monica Auer | Nov 18, 2022 | Research
During the appearance on 16 November 2022 of the CRTC before the Senate Standing Committee on Transport and Communications regarding Bill C-11, the Online Streaming Act, the Chair was asked about concerns expressed by witnesses, including FRPC, about the CRTC’s...
by Monica Auer | Nov 15, 2022 | Research
The Senate Standing Committee on Transport and Communications (TRCM) will apparently be hearing its last witnesses on 16 November 2022 – including representatives of the CRTC at its last meeting before it moves to writing the report it will submit to the Senate...
by Monica Auer | Sep 29, 2022 | Research
On 28 September 2022 the CRTC invited public comment on an application submitted by four cable distribution companies about the rate they are allowed to charge for their ‘basic’ cable package. Somewhat unusually the notice of consultation did not include...
by Monica Auer | Sep 13, 2022 | Research
FRPC’s submission to the Senate Transport and Communications Committee concerning Bill C-11 sets out its reasons for supporting its passage — provided changes are made to ensure that the new Broadcasting Act that it creates will strengthen, not further...
by Monica Auer | Jun 21, 2022 | Research
In response to those who have expressed concerns about Bill C-11 – The Online Streaming Act – federal officials and Members of the government have assured Canadians that they can trust the CRTC – the ‘single, independent regulatory...