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Tag Archives: CRTC

While the media was swooning over Biden, the Liberals handcuffed the internet: Peter Menzies in the Line

Canada's "Cancon" producers have been demanding that Netflix and the rest be brought to heel. The Liberals, and the Tories, too, are all...

 

November 13, 2020 at 2:23 pm read more

New legislation will end 25 years of CRTC net neutrality: Peter Menzies in Troy Media

The legislation ends 25 years of CRTC net neutrality and signals the end of an era of unprecedented prosperity for the Canadian film...

 

November 6, 2020 at 4:45 pm read more

Ottawa has the big telcos' back: Peter Menzies in the Financial Post

The CRTC has the power to stand its ground based on the evidence before it. It should do so, writes Peter Menzies in...

 

August 21, 2020 at 9:39 pm read more

CRTC lacks perspective on vital telecom industry: Peter Menzies in Troy Media

When making daunting decisions, having people who have experience in industries under discussion is invaluable, writes Peter Menzies.  By Peter Menzies, July 7,...

 

July 7, 2020 at 12:00 pm read more
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Why Facebook and Google want to make sure Canadians can keep stealing entertainment: Owens in the Financial Post

Without intellectual property rights, no author would be paid much for her work, writes Richard Owens in the Financial Post. By Richard Owens,...

 

April 10, 2018 at 3:49 pm read more
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Why the time has come to block Offshore Pirate Websites in Canada: Hugh Stephens for Inside Policy

We should seriously consider blocking rogue offshore websites streaming pirated content, writes Hugh Stephens. By Hugh Stephens, Jan. 10, 2018 A lot of...

 

January 10, 2018 at 2:46 pm read more
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Ottawa's support of Can Con in need of an overhaul: Sean Speer in Inside Policy

The CRTC was born in the 1960s, an era of cultural nationalism, limited competition, and airwave scarcity. It needs a rethink, beginning with...

 

October 31, 2016 at 10:02 am read more
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We can make the CRTC a leader in the digital economy: Sean Speer and Len Katz in the Financial Post

Canada’s telecommunications and broadcast regulator, the CRTC, remains largely unchanged since it was formed in 1968. It’s time to drag it into the...

 

October 25, 2016 at 7:49 pm read more

CRTC mandate needs an update, Sean Speer tells CBC

It’s been nearly 50 years since the CRTC, Canada’s telecommunications and broadcast regulator, received an updated mandate from elected officials. That’s way too...

 

October 21, 2016 at 1:45 pm read more

CRTC, Can Con policy are overdue for an overhaul: MLI paper by Sean Speer and Len Katz

Commission which held its first meeting when Pierre Trudeau became prime minister hasn’t kept up with fast-changing and dynamic broadcasting and telecoms sectors...

 

October 20, 2016 at 8:44 am read more

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