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Start Date: 2025-05-19
End Date: 2025-05-24

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CRTC Hears Debate on Including 'Cultural Element' in CanCon Definition

The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) is reviewing submissions concerning whether a 'cultural element' should be included when defining Canadian content, or CanCon. The hearings have prompted industry stakeholders to present arguments regarding how cultural significance should be factored into eligibility for Canadian content certification. Any modification to the CanCon definition could carry implications for the qualification of works under current and future support programs as well as regulatory requirements facing broadcasters and streaming platforms.

Sources: Canadian News Outlet: www.ctvnews.ca

Provincial Announcements

Ordre des arts et des lettres du Québec to Honour Ten Recipients

The Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec will recognize ten individuals at its annual insignia award ceremony in Montréal on June 9, 2025, marking significant contributions to the province’s arts and literature sector.

Sources: Provincial Announcement: www.quebec.ca

Company and Director

All Ways Moving & Delivery Inc. and its director Sean Heffernan were fined after being convicted for conducting archaeological fieldwork without a licence in Brockville, Ontario, in connection with the removal of a historic ship anchor.

Sources: Provincial Announcement: news.ontario.ca

Saskatchewan Highlights New Exhibit on Chinese Immigration

A new exhibit on Chinese immigration has opened at Government House, Saskatchewan, with details available through the government’s French-language information portal.

Sources: Provincial Announcement: www.saskatchewan.ca

Saskatchewan Provides Nearly $1 Million to Young Entrepreneurs

Nearly $1 million is being allocated to support young entrepreneurs in Saskatchewan, with information on government services accessible in English and French on the provincial website.

Sources: Provincial Announcement: www.saskatchewan.ca

Saskatchewan Government Offers Support Services for Residents and Businesses

Translations for government services and programs, including resources for businesses and arts groups, are available to assist Saskatchewan residents in multiple languages.

Sources: Provincial Announcement: www.saskatchewan.ca

Saskatchewan Marks End of SIRT Investigation in Regina

The conclusion of a SIRT investigation in Regina is noted along with the availability of government communications in multiple languages online.

Sources: Provincial Announcement: www.saskatchewan.ca

Public Officials' Social Media

Jean-Denis Garon (MP) posted about the continued imperative to protect language, culture, and secularism, drawing inspiration from the Patriotes, on May 19, 2025.

Sources: Social Media: x.com

Sameer Zuberi (MP) noted the role of drumming in fostering unity during the Montreal Chinatown Multicultural Festival, referencing Asian Heritage Month celebrations on May 21, 2025.

Sources: Social Media: x.com

Senator Tony Loffreda attended a Hellenic community event honoring Chris Adamopoulos, who received the National Assembly Medal of Quebec for contributions in education, culture, and community life on May 23, 2025.

Sources: Social Media: x.com

Senator Stan Kutcher commented on May 22, 2025, that attacks on higher education are a pattern among populists and autocrats.

Sources: Social Media: x.com

What We're Reading This Week

• CRTC hears debate on considering 'cultural element' when defining Canadian content: Analysis of the ongoing discussion about cultural criteria for CanCon eligibility.
• Quebec to set quotas for French-language content on streaming platforms: Coverage of anticipated regulatory moves for French-language streaming quotas.
• Shinan Govani: Catching up with 125 years of art — and Toronto — history at the AGO: Feature on the Art Gallery of Ontario's milestone and its impact.
• “Solution in search of a problem,” expert critical of Quebec streaming bill: Expert opinion concerning regulatory proposals for streaming services.