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Canadian film, audiovisual groups sign global statement on cultural sovereignty

3 days ago | thewirereport.ca | Paul Park

Broadcast | | May 12, 2025 Four Canadian cultural broadcasting groups are signatories to an international declaration on artistic freedom, cultural diversity, and cultural sovereignty. More than 100 organizations from around the world have already signed the petition, released Monday, May 12. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here Take a free trial or subscribe to The Wire Report now.
Telus reports solid Q1, jump in profit

6 days ago | thewirereport.ca | Paul Park

Telecom | | May 9, 2025 As Telus Corp. reported its first quarter of 2025 on Friday, May 9, the western telecom said it had good revenues and managed to increase its dividend to shareholders. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here Take a free trial or subscribe to The Wire Report now. Two weeks of free access to thewirereport.ca and our exclusive newsletters.
Bell creates U.S. fibre firm, cuts dividend in first quarter report

1 week ago | thewirereport.ca | Paul Park

Broadcast | | May 8, 2025 BCE Inc. has entered into a partnership with the Public Sector Pension Investment Board (PSP Investments) to create a fibre company in the United States, the Canadian telecom announced during the release of its first quarter numbers for 2025. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here Take a free trial or subscribe to The Wire Report now.
Canadian stakeholders wonder if television production in Trump’s sights

1 week ago | thewirereport.ca | Paul Park

Broadcast | | May 5, 2025 It is unclear if U.S. President Donald Trump plans to extend his proposed film tariffs to television production, but Canadian stakeholders are concerned that the industry could be affected. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here Take a free trial or subscribe to The Wire Report now. Two weeks of free access to thewirereport.ca and our exclusive newsletters.
Increased accessibility a long-term goal for Disability Screen Office

3 weeks ago | thewirereport.ca | Paul Park

Broadcast | | April 24, 2025 Winnie Luk has spent her whole career getting ready for her current role. As the first executive director of the Disability Screen Office, she lobbies to find more opportunities for disabled creatives in the film and broadcasting industries. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here Take a free trial or subscribe to The Wire Report now.
Rogers saga goes from the page to the stage in December debut

3 weeks ago | thewirereport.ca | Paul Park

People | | April 22, 2025 The battle for control of the Rogers Communications Inc. empire was documented in a best-selling book. Now it is about to become a one-man play. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here Take a free trial or subscribe to The Wire Report now. Two weeks of free access to thewirereport.ca and our exclusive newsletters.
OpenMedia calls federal digital policy ‘disaster’, makes pitches for feds' consideration

4 weeks ago | thewirereport.ca | Paul Park

Broadcast | | April 17, 2025 Advocacy group OpenMedia has put together a roster of digital policy recommendations that it hopes will spur politicians into action following the Apr. 28 federal election. The group does not like what it sees in the current landscape, terming the status quo “a policy disaster.” This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here Take a free trial or subscribe to The Wire Report now.
CRTC adds confidentiality concerns to ‘Path Forward’ broadcast proceeding

1 month ago | thewirereport.ca | Paul Park

Broadcast | | April 15, 2025 The CRTC has received a joint application from the Foundation Assisting Canadian Talent on Recordings (FACTOR) and the Community Radio Fund of Canada (CRFC) warning about confidentiality provisions in determining fiscal contributions, saying online entities are trying to keep too much secret. The commission will consider the matter as part of its Path Forward proceeding looking at Canadian and Indigenous audio content.
From teenage actor to industry bigwig, Reelworld's Tonya Williams is a powerhouse

1 month ago | thewirereport.ca | Paul Park

Tonya Williams, founder and executive director of the Reelworld Screen Institute (Photo: Handout. Visual: Joey Sabourin/Hill Times Publishing)When Tonya Williams was a teenager in Toronto, she started making commercials and appearing in minor roles in television shows and films; she had a stunning revelation. “I was always the only person who looked like me,” the proud African-Canadian states. “Not only on set but even behind.
CAMH, telecoms disagree on improvements to 988 helpline service

1 month ago | thewirereport.ca | Paul Park

Regulatory | | April 3, 2025 The agency responsible for administering the 988 mental health helpline finds itself at odds with telecoms who run the phone lines, in replies submitted to the CRTC’s proceeding on improving the service. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here Take a free trial or subscribe to The Wire Report now. Two weeks of free access to thewirereport.ca and our exclusive newsletters.