The CRTC has issued a call for comments on proposed amendments to the Radio Regulations, 1986 to implement changes to the administration of the Canadian content development policy. The Commission also calls for comments on the proposed definition for the Community Radio Fund of Canada.
The Commission proposes to amend the Radio Regulations, 1986 to implement determinations made in Changes to the administration of the Canadian content development policy for commercial and ethnic radio, These relate to amendments to the administration of the policy on Canadian content development for certain licensees authorized to operate commercial or ethnic stations.
The Commission proposes to delete the requirement to make basic CCD contributions for commercial or ethnic stations whose revenues are no higher than $1,250,000. This change would not become effective and all current CCD obligations would remain in place until the amended Regulations become effective at the end of the current process.
The Commission also proposes to amend the Regulations to add a definition for the Community Radio Fund of Canada.
The Commission seeks comments on the wording of the proposed amendments. The Commission will take into considerations interventions filed by 11 July 2024.