COMMENT: A “Canada First” trade policy for Canadian culture
By Howard Law, author of MediaPolicy.ca and Canada vs California: How Ottawa took on Netflix and the streaming giants (2024) In the permanent state of chaos that Donald Trump’s presidency […]
CMF invests $2.5M in 41 initiatives addressing industry gaps
The Canada Media Fund (CMF) last week announced the 41 initiatives supported through its Sector Development Support program for the spring and fall 2024-2025 funding rounds, representing nearly $2.5 million in investments. The program […]
CRTC wants to know how quickly far north subsidy could be implemented via National Contribution Fund
Following its Jan. 16 launch of a public consultation on implementing a far north internet subsidy, the CRTC last week asked the body it proposes will be administrator of the subsidy how […]
Smithsonian Channel launches two-month nationwide free preview
Blue Ant Media announced Monday its specialty TV channel Smithsonian Channel is kicking off a nationwide free preview, running through March 30, which will include the premiere of the three-part […]
Federal Court grants new “copycat” site-blocking order
By Ahmad Hathout The Federal Court said Wednesday that a novel website-blocking order it granted last month that targets “copycat” content pirate websites that pop up to replace similar ones […]
CRTC commissioning study on strategies for CanCon discoverability
By Ahmad Hathout The CRTC has contract work for a study on the “promotion, discoverability, and prominence of Canadian content across the broadcasting system.” The research study, posted to the […]
Quebecor interpretation of CRTC decision on MVNO start date irrelevant, Bell says
By Ahmad Hathout Quebecor’s plea that the start date be retroactive for its access to Bell’s wireless network on mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) rates flies in the face of […]
CNOC launches digital advertising campaign against Big 3’s access to wholesale internet regime
The Competitive Network Operators of Canada (CNOC) announced Tuesday a new digital advertising and social media campaign encouraging Canadians to join its fight to have the Big Three telecoms — Telus, Bell […]
ACTRA members ratify new three-year Independent Production Agreement
The Alliance of Canadian Cinema, Television and Radio Artists (ACTRA) announced Tuesday afternoon its membership has voted to ratify a new Independent Production Agreement (IPA) for a three-year term. Ratification voting opened […]
Hollywood Suite celebrates Black filmmakers and stars this February
In celebration of Black History Month this February, Hollywood Suite announced Tuesday its upcoming lineup of films from Black creators, storytellers and stars, including the exclusive Canadian broadcast premiere of Canadian horror […]