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Changing CanCon rules might benefit from broader consultation, CRTC panel told

1 week ago | thewirereport.ca | Hannah Daley

Broadcast | | May 27, 2025 A media company appearing at the last day of a CRTC hearing on redefining how audio-visual productions can be classified as Canadian content (CanCon) argued that effectively supporting CanCon could be difficult if the regulator makes changes to its definition while other bodies do not. 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.
Quebec streaming bill sets up possibility of federal jurisdictional fight

1 week ago | thewirereport.ca | Paul Park

(Visual: Naomi Wildeboer/Hill Times Publishing)The government of Quebec has introduced a bill that would allow for the creation of quotas for French content on streaming services’ platforms. But the question arises if it has the right to do so. Minister of Culture and Communications Mathieu Lacombe introduced the legislation that would force players such as Netflix, Spotify, Apple Music, and Alphabet Inc’s YouTube to hit quotas for music, films, and TV offerings.
CBC makes six proposals at CRTC CanCon proceeding

1 week ago | thewirereport.ca | Paul Park

Broadcast | | May 26, 2025 CBC/Radio-Canada made a series of suggestions to the CRTC about updating the rules for determining what qualifies as Canadian content (CanCon) Monday, May 26 at a continuing hearing into the matter. 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.
Any content produced, commissioned by Canadian broadcasters should count under CanCon framework, Rogers argues to CRTC

2 weeks ago | thewirereport.ca | Hannah Daley

Broadcast | | May 23, 2025 In the CRTC’s review of its framework identifying what qualities classify audio-visual productions as Canadian content (CanCon), Rogers Communications Inc. stated Friday, May 23 that any content made by Canadian broadcaster companies should get that distinction. 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.
Bell vows to maintain CanCon as TLN says ethnic stations could be hurt by changes to system

2 weeks ago | thewirereport.ca | Paul Park

Regulatory | | May 23, 2025 BCE Inc. says it is producing Canadian content (CanCon) above mandated levels and will continue to do so, no matter what the CRTC decides new standards should be. The company made the remarks on Thursday, May 22 during the sixth day of a commission proceeding looking into the CanCon regime. 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 accuses Bell of blocking introduction of Eastern Canada broadcasting services - The Wire Report

2 weeks ago | thewirereport.ca | Hannah Daley

Broadcast | | May 22, 2025 Telus Corp. has plans to launch broadcasting services in Eastern Ontario but claims it is being blocked by BCE Inc.’s Bell Media from introducing “new exempt broadcasting distribution undertaking (BDU) systems” in areas including Montreal, Quebec City, Toronto. 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.
TVA laying off more workers; parent company talks CanCon at CRTC hearing

2 weeks ago | thewirereport.ca | Paul Park

Broadcast | | May 21, 2025 Quebecor Inc.’s TVA Group announced another round of layoffs May 21, the same morning the company’s vice president of regulatory and environmental affairs was appearing at a CRTC hearing on Canadian content (CanCon) regulations. 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.
Supporting Canadian composers & music in TV, movies not a ‘zero-sum game,’ CRTC hears

2 weeks ago | thewirereport.ca | Hannah Daley

Broadcast | | May 21, 2025 GATINEAU, Que. – The CRTC is being urged by groups representing music composers to reconsider a proposed change to the system which awards audio-visual productions with “points” that help qualify them as Canadian content, saying the change could cause issues for Canadian composers. 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.
Public safety broadband network desperately needed, stakeholders maintain

2 weeks ago | thewirereport.ca | Paul Park

Telecom | | May 20, 2025 Canada needs to make moves on building a national public safety broadband network (PSBN) to facilitate the work of first responders, experts tell The Wire Report. 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.
Corus, streamers disagree on funding CanCon at CRTC hearing

3 weeks ago | thewirereport.ca | Paul Park

Broadcast | | May 17, 2025 GATINEAU, Que.—The CRTC was presented with two distinct approaches to funding Canadian content (CanCon) at its hearing on Friday, May 16. Streamers want a two-tier system while one of Canada’s largest broadcasters seeks to level the playing field. 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.