Preparing to Engage with the CRTC: A Comprehensive Guide

These flashcards cover key concepts and mandates related to the CRTC as outlined in the lecture notes.

The Broadcasting Act governs __, TV, and other broadcast services in Canada.

radio

The CRTC enforces Canadian ownership of broadcasters and sets __ quotas.

Canadian content

The CRTC was created in __ to supervise broadcasting.

1968

The Telecommunications Act directs the CRTC to ensure reliable, __ telecom services for Canadians.

affordable

Telecom companies must not give 'undue or unreasonable preference' to any __ or service.

person

Under the Broadcasting Act, the CRTC must weigh decisions that impact Canadian content and __.

access to services

The CRTC must regulate 'in the __.'

public interest

The __ is responsible for overseeing telecom matters related to the Telecommunications Act.

Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development

Since 2014, the CRTC has required all radio stations and TV broadcasters to broadcast __ alert messages.

emergency

Under CRTC rules, internet providers can't arbitrarily block or __ specific websites or apps.

slow down

Canadian Content ('CanCon') rules require media outlets to include and _ Canadian-produced content.

finance

For radio, about __ of popular music played each day must be Canadian.

35%

The CRTC's decision in 2017 prevented ISPs from '___' certain content.

zero-rating

CRTC decisions may not always align with what __ groups want.

consumer

CRTC's overarching goal includes __, competition, consumer protection, and universal service.

affordability

The CRTC must provide written __ for decisions, maintaining accountability.

reasons

In 2023, the government issued a new Policy Direction prioritizing __, affordability, and consumer interests.

competition

The _ Act replaced a patchwork of old laws and fully empowered the CRTC to oversee telecom rates.

Telecommunications

Digital platforms like YouTube or TikTok have sparked debate over how to regulate Canadian __ online.

content

If a Commissioner has any personal stake in a matter, they must __ from that case.

recuse themselves