The CRTC is imposing new spending and reporting requirements on CBC/Radio-Canada that the regulator says will promote the creation of more diverse content, while providing the public broadcaster with flexibility to fulfill its mandate across traditional and online platforms. Canadian and French-language content music requirements on radio stations are being maintained to ensure continued support for homegrown artists. The CRTC is adding a new content requirement for Indigenous music on all English- and French-language radio stations. The CRTC is maintaining CBC/Radio-Canada’s local programming requirements in non-metropolitan markets where Canadians have access to fewer sources of news and less reliable and affordable internet services. CBC/Radio-Canada must ensure that its programming is accessible to Canadians with disabilities on all platforms and services.

Source: CBC News June 22, 2022 17:50 UTC