The federal cabinet's referral back to the CRTC underscores key role ofindependent producers in Canada's broadcasting systemOTTAWA, ON, Sept. 22, 2022 /CNW/ - The Canadian Media Producers Association (CMPA) today commended the Minister of Canadian Heritage, Pablo Rodriquez, and the federal cabinet for referring the CBC licence renewal decision back to the CRTC for its reconsideration. As a result, the CRTC will re-evaluate its June 22 decision, which removed a key licence condition requiring Canada's national public broadcaster to work with independent media producers in the development and creation of Canadian programming. The chorus of industry organizations expressed apprehensions about potential precedent-setting implications of the decision, particularly set against the backdrop of Bill C-11 and future licence renewal reviews for other broadcasters. ABOUT THE CMPAThe Canadian Media Producers Association is the national advocacy organization for independent producers, representing hundreds of companies engaged in the development, production, and distribution of English-language content made for television, cinema, and digital media channels. cmpa.caSOURCE Canadian Media Producers Association (CMPA)For further information: Gamiela Fereg, Senior Manager, Media Relations & Communications, CMPA, [email protected]

Source: CBC News September 22, 2022 20:17 UTC