In advance of the 2019 Canadian federal election, we have taken the opportunity to look through the national party policy platforms and draw your focus to the IP, innovation and…
Category: Broadcasting Regulatory Policy
As Netflix Goes Global, CanCon Must Broaden Its Appeal
Since the introduction of Netflix to the Canadian market in September 2010, online television distribution, known as “Over the Top” (OTT) services, have expanded rapidly at a rate of over…
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Canadians #TalkTV: The Question Surrounding Digital Content Licensing
For the past month the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) has been attempting to open its policy and regulation processes to the Canadian public. On October 24, CRTC Chair Jean-Pierre Blais…
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The Ever-Present Need for Canada’s ‘Digital Economy Strategy’
The 2013 Speech from the Throne seems like a distant memory. Ongoing allegations and revelations emanating from Canada’s Senate chamber have all but overshadowed the Government’s agenda, which Governor General…
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Few People Download Illegally, But Those That Do, Do It A Lot
The few, the mighty. That’s one way to describe illegal downloading habits. (more…)
CRTC Gives Rejection With a Silver Lining to Sun News
The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) has rejected Sun News Network’s request for mandatory carriage, but there is still hope for the beleaguered network. (more…)