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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.
Court orders Copyright Board to issue new distant signal tariff following dispute

6 days ago | thewirereport.ca | Hannah Daley

Broadcast | | May 9, 2025 The Copyright Board of Canada has been ordered by the Federal Court of Appeal to issue a new distant signal tariff for broadcasters after the court found the board went too far when asked to reconsider a previous tariff decision. 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.
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.
Quebecor’s Péladeau wants CBC out of advertising market

1 week ago | thewirereport.ca | Hannah Daley

Broadcast | | May 8, 2025 Quebecor Inc. CEO Pierre Karl Péladeau wants to see CBC/Radio-Canada blocked from earning advertising revenue, as his company faces decreased ad revenues of its own. 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.
Telesat ‘bullish’ on government contracts as NATO allies consider increasing defence spending

1 week ago | thewirereport.ca | Hannah Daley

Telesat CEO Dan Goldberg at an Ottawa press conference in July 2019. (Photo by Andrew Meade/Hill Times Publishing) As governments across the world consider spending more money on defence, putting a renewed focus on reaching their NATO spending targets, Telesat Corp. CEO Dan Goldberg says the company is looking to make the most of the moment.
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.
Bell looking to CRTC for clarity on mobile PES requirements - The Wire Report

2 weeks ago | thewirereport.ca | Hannah Daley

Regulatory | | April 30, 2025 BCE Inc. is looking to the CRTC to confirm it can make changes to how it provides primary exchange services to customers in forborne exchanges when offering those services on mobile networks instead of wireline, as it continues decommissioning its copper infrastructure. 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 accuses Rogers of undue preference over Shaw Direct channel placements

2 weeks ago | thewirereport.ca | Hannah Daley

Broadcast | | April 25, 2025 BCE Inc. is joining the roster of companies which have filed undue preference claims against Rogers Communications Inc. in recent weeks. 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.