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...
by Monica Auer | May 25, 2022 | Research
Many parties have expressed concerns about the ‘exception to the exception’ that both removes from and gives control over user-generated content to the CRTC. Another problem that has not been addressed is the exceptional level of discretion that C-11 will...
by Monica Auer | May 13, 2022 | Research
Canada needs new broadcasting legislation for two key reasons. First, the 1991 Broadcasting Act has failed to ensure implementation of the broadcasting policy for Canada set out by Parliament in that statute. Second, online broadcasting has expanded since 1999 to the...
by Monica Auer | Oct 19, 2021 | Research
The Public Interest Advocacy Centre (PIAC) and the Forum are pleased to be holding a zoom conference from 9 am ET to 4:30 pm ET on Wednesday, November 3, 2021, on legal issues raised by Bill C-10, legislation passed by the House of Commons this past Spring to amend...
