QSA's Week in Telecoms (#1, 2025)
CRTC consults on broadcasting market; Parliament's Cybersecurity Bill halted; Broadcasting decisions announced.
Start Date: 2025-01-04
End Date: 2025-01-10
Top Headlines
Main Stories
CRTC Launches Consultation on Broadcasting Market Dynamics
The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) has initiated a public consultation on Canada's broadcasting market dynamics, with a focus on interactions among broadcasters, television providers, and online streaming services. This move aligns with the implementation of the modernized Broadcasting Act. The consultation welcomes public comments until February 24, 2025, aiming to inform the CRTC's decisions on sustaining a competitive broadcasting environment. The public hearing is set for May 12, 2025, and the process forms part of broader efforts to update Canada's broadcasting framework.
Sources: ['Announcements: www.canada.ca']