Joint Response to Undertakings (BN CRTC 2015-421)
FRIENDS and Unifor respond to a number of undertakings with respect to two research studies filed on the CRTC's review of Local and Community TV.
Ms. Danielle May-Cuconato
Secretary General
CRTC
Ottawa, ON
K1A 0N2
Dear Secretary General:
At the conclusion of our respective appearances during the recent Public Hearing, your Commission required us to respond to a number of undertakings with respect to two research studies by Nordicity–Peter Miller:
- Near Term Prospects for Local TV in Canada, and
- Canadian Television 2020: Technological and Regulatory Impacts.
These responses are being filed digitally accompanying this covering letter.
Yours sincerely,
Howard Law
On behalf of Unifor
Ian Morrison
On behalf of FRIENDS of Canadian Broadcasting
- Response to Undertakings Issued to Friends of Canadian Broadcasting
- Response to Undertakings Issued to Unifor
Jan 26, 2016 — Policy Brief — FRIENDS presentation to the CRTC on Local Television (BN CRTC 2015-421) FRIENDS tells Canada's broadcast regulator that without prompt action from the CRTC, many local TV stations, particularly in small and medium markets, will likely fail.
Nov 5, 2015 — Policy Brief — Broadcasting Notice of Consultation CRTC 2015-421 - Review of Local and Community TV FRIENDS says that the CRTC and the new government should collaborate to create a policy environment that recognizes the needs and vital importance of local TV.