Canadian Broadcast Policy

This section includes organizations, policy documents and resources that build and influence the policy environment for broadcasting in Canada. The section was created as part of university courses offered by Marc Raboy (McGill University) and Genevieve Bonin (University of Ottawa).

Title Category Additional Type
Gender Portrayal Guidelines (ASC) Policy Document Non-binding policy statement/input
Issues related to the digital television transition Policy Document Non-binding policy statement/input
Multiculturalism Act Policy Document Law
Native Broadcasting Policy Policy Document Binding policy decision/statement/resolution
North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) Policy Document Treaty/Convention/Agreement
Our Cultural Sovereignty: The Second Century of Canadian Broadcasting (Lincoln Report) Policy Document Non-binding policy statement/input
Pay Television Regulations Policy Document Binding policy decision/statement/resolution
Policy Framework for Community Based Media (Canada) Policy Document Binding policy decision/statement/resolution
Public Notice CRTC 1998-82: New Media - Call for Comments Policy Document Declaration/Plan of Action
Public Notice CRTC 1999-118: Call for comments on a proposed exemption order for new media broadcasting undertakings Policy Document Declaration/Plan of Action
Public Notice CRTC 1999-197: Exemption order for new media broadcasting undertakings Policy Document Binding policy decision/statement/resolution
Radio Regulations Policy Document Law

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