BCE\u0027s media arm asked the CRTC to waive Canadian programming requirements for its television stations the day it announced mass layoffs. Read on.
It requested the elimination of a requirement for English-language television stations in metropolitan markets to broadcast at least 14 hours of local programming per week. In Quebec, Bell also asked the regulator to do away with its obligations to broadcast at least five hours of local programming per week at its Montreal station.
“The requested relief we are seeking would allow us to better manage our regulatory obligations through the evolving competitive landscape of the Canadian broadcasting industry in the face of competition from digital media broadcasting undertakings,” the application stated. It reiterated many of the concerns expressed last week by Bell chief legal and regulatory officer Robert Malcolmson about the legislation, which received royal assent in April and is now in a consultation phase.
“Notably, absent this relief, we will be required to continue operating these stations in an environment of significant regulatory uncertainty while the commission works to implement Bill C-11’s policy directives,” the application stated.Article content
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