The chair of the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission says a federal bill would give it power to regulate user-generated content, such as homemade videos posted on YouTube.
But Ian Scott predicted at a House of Commons committee that this would never happen as the broadcast regulator has no interest in overseeing content produced by individuals.
"It's nice to see that the truth is finally out on the table," Benzie said. "The bill captures everything. Once the CRTC has these powers, it is real tough to undo legislation." Scott's five-year tenure as chair ends in September and the federal government is already accepting applications for his job, with a salary of up to $328,000 a year. The job advertisement seeks experience in digital media, broadcast or telecommunications.
It said if the CRTC opts to put regulations in place, they would have to be designed to achieve the Broadcasting Act's policy objectives.
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