Thematic Areas
Short Description / Abstract
In this document, the Canadian audiovisual and telecommunications regulator sets out rules on the following issues relating to community television: access programming, including exhibition requirements and financing; funding of community channels; accountability and reporting requirements relating to broadcasting distribution undertakings (BDUs) and community outreach and access programming initiatives; the use of video-on-demand and new media as platforms for community programming; and the provision of community programming by direct-to-home BDUs.
