9/8/2011   |   View Results View Results
Should OTT services like Netflix or YouTube be mandated to contribute financilly to Canada's broadcast or digital media productions funds?

Poll Results

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  • Votes
    Percentage
     
    351
    20.23%
    Yes -- Just like broadcasters, financial contributions should be mandatory.

    252
    14.52%
    Yes -- They should face similar Canadian content requirements and regulations as well.

    148
    8.53%
    Yes -- OTT TV providers and online music providers both.

    229
    13.20%
    No -- There is no way government regulations or technical restrictions could make it possible.

    755
    43.52%
    No -- A wider and more competitive marketplace, not a restircted one, is the way to go.

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    3/30/2010   |   View Results View Results
    Funding and financial assistance for Canadian television and radio program production should come from:

    Poll Results

    Votes
    Percentage
     
    211
    55.82%
    Broadcasters themselves, based on ad revenue and accumulated target audiences.

    93
    24.60%
    Cable, satellite and other carriers & signal providers, based on subscriber rates.

    35
    9.26%
    Government agencies, coming from based on general revenues and public financing.

    39
    10.32%
    The audience, based on subscription fees and value-added merchandising.

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    3/30/2010   |   View Results View Results
    How do you plan to get your Vancouver 2024 Winter Olympic media coverage ?

    Poll Results

    Votes
    Percentage
     
    65
    59.09%
    At home, on TV a big HD screen and comfy couch is the only way to watch.

    2
    1.82%
    At work, on a PC I cant go through the day without taking a peek or two.

    1
    0.91%
    On my mobile device Short snacks on the go is all I have time for.

    19
    17.27%
    All of the above Anywhere, anytime, any screen; I just cant get enough.

    23
    20.91%
    None of the above No plans to watch.

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    3/30/2010   |   View Results View Results
    Should the federal government provide funding and other assistance for arts and cultural activities, including radio and television production?

    Poll Results

    Votes
    Percentage
     
    82
    23.70%
    Yes, with funds far greater than available today.

    10
    2.89%
    No, not at all. All funds should be withdrawn.

    17
    4.91%
    Yes, continued funding at similar levels to today should be maintained in exclusive assistance programs.

    161
    46.53%
    Yes, funding levels should be increased, tax incentives expanded, and R&D investment should be enhanced.

    76
    21.97%
    No, the market should determine success, without government assistance.

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