Several lobby groups have called on the government to rescind or reconsider the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission’s (CRTC) decision on the license renewal for the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (SRC), rendered last June. “Removing programming from linear television directly harms seniors by reducing accessible programming. “Honestly, this CRTC decision came out of nowhere and will negatively affect the Canadian media production sector in many troubling ways,” said Reynolds Mastin, CMPA President and CEO. “The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation orders the most independent programming in Canada, and the elimination of this condition will have unprecedented negative repercussions on the future of Canadian programming,” added Mr. Mastin. “As a public broadcaster, the CBC must meet the highest programming standards in order to ensure the achievement of the objectives of Canadian broadcasting policy.

Source: CBC News August 16, 2022 13:00 UTC