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Application to Obtain a Broadcasting
Licence
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FILING
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File electronically via
Epass by attaching the
application to the Cover Page, which is
available on our web site under "File, Register and Epass". Epass
allows secure transmissions to the Commission and also authenticates your
identity. A
signature is not required when using Epass. For more information, see
Broadcasting Circular CRTC
2005-466,
Electronic filing of applications. |
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When filing your application, please
ensure that the file name of the documents attached to your application form
reflects the ascending order in which they should appear on the public file and
that each file name include a brief description of the document content. For
example, "Doc1-brief description of document"; "Doc2-brief description of
document", and so forth. This will ensure that the application and all related
documents are presented in the correct order once they are made available for
public viewing. |
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Applicants who are unable to file
their application using Epass should contact the Commission’s Specialist,
External Liaison, at (819) 953-4405, for information on alternate filing options.
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2. |
INSTRUCTIONS |
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The following
questionnaire is in HTML format and may be downloaded to the word processing
software of your choice. This enables you to complete the downloaded
questionnaire by inserting your response in bold letters immediately
following the question. You may add lines to the tables if necessary but do
not alter or delete any text from the questionnaire. |
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You must file the
Application Brief, which includes the questions and responses, and the Book of
Supporting Documents, identified as Appendices in the questionnaire. |
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The Application Brief,
filed electronically or otherwise, must be divided into sections, and include the
numbered questions, as set out in the questionnaire, each followed by the
corresponding response. |
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If you wish to enhance
or clarify your application, such information should be filed as a
Supplementary Brief identified as APPENDIX 1A in the Book of
Supporting Documents. |
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The Commission will not
process the application if required technical documentation has not been filed
with Industry Canada. |
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3. |
PUBLIC
EXAMINATION FILE |
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Copies of the
Commission's letters requesting further information and copies of your replies
form part of the application and must be available for examination by the public.
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4. |
CONFIDENTIALITY REQUESTS |
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Portions of the
application may be treated as confidential, at your request, pursuant to section
20 of the CRTC Rules of Procedure. |
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The onus is on the
applicant to request confidentiality for the information or material and
to clearly demonstrate that the public interest will best be served by treating
the information as confidential. For further information, refer to Circular
No. 429 dated 19 August 1998. |
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Applicants must ensure
that documents that they request be treated as confidential are submitted in a
separate electronic file and must incorporate confidential in the name
of the file. It is incumbent upon applicants to clearly identify the confidential
documents by indicating confidential on each page and, in such cases, to
file an abridged version of the document. |
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For Commission's use |
Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications CommissionApplication to Obtain a Broadcasting
Licence
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TYPE OF STATION: |
AM ( ) |
FM ( ) |
Check here if low-power* ( ) |
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Low-power AM is an undertaking with a
transmitter power of less than 100 watts in the 525 - 1705 kHz band. Low-power FM
is an undertaking with a maximum Effective Radiated Power (ERP) of 50 watts and
transmitting antenna height of 60 metres in the 88 - 108 MHz band. |
LOCATION
OF UNDERTAKING:________________________________________________________ |
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1.1 |
IDENTIFICATION OF PROPOSED LICENSEE (hereinafter the
applicant) |
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Individual ( )
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Company to be
incorporated ( ) |
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Company ( )
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Other ( ) Specify:
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NAME: ADDRESS: FAX: E-MAIL: CONTACT PERSON REPRESENTING THE
APPLICANT NAME: |
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1.2 |
APPOINTMENT OF AGENT I, _________________________, the applicant, hereby appoint _____________________ as my agent for and on my behalf and in my name to sign, file and complete (if necessary) an application with the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission and to sign and file a reply with respect thereto and I do hereby ratify, confirm, and adopt as my own act, such application and all replies made thereto.Date: |
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1.3
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DECLARATION OF APPLICANT OR ITS APPOINTED
AGENT |
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I,
___________________________________ SOLEMNLY DECLARE THAT: |
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a) |
I am the
___________________________ (representative/appointed agent) of the
applicant named in this
Application Brief
and as such have knowledge of all matters declared therein. |
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b) |
The statements made in
this application, or any document filed pursuant to any request for further
information by the Commission, are (will be) to the best of my knowledge and
belief true in all respects. |
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c) |
The opinions and
estimates given in this application, or any document filed pursuant to any
request for further information by the Commission, are (will be) based on facts
as known to me. |
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d) |
I have examined the
provisions of the Broadcasting Act and the broadcasting regulations
relevant to this application. |
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AND I HAVE SIGNED Signature: Date: WITNESSED BY Signature: Name (Printed): Date: At: |
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1.4
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EXAMINATION BY THE PUBLIC
Indicate a location, within the area to be served, where the application may be examined by the general public. If several transmitters form part of your application, indicate a location within each area to be served. ADDRESS(ES): |
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2. OWNERSHIP
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Definitions:
(1) NAME/SHAREHOLDER: If
any of these persons hold public office, by election or appointment, indicate the
office held under the name of the person(s). |
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2.1 |
Complete the following
table relating to the directors and officers, including the Chief Executive
Officer, of the applicant company. The table should reflect the present and
the proposed board of directors and officers. |
State name of the company to which the following table pertains: | ||||
DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS |
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NAME(1) |
COMPLETE HOME |
CITIZENSHIP(2) |
DIRECTORS(3): |
OFFICERS(4): |
2.2 |
a) |
Complete the following table relating to the shareholders holding 10% or more of the voting shares and/or votes (participating and common shares) of the applicant company. |
State name of the company to which the following table pertains: | |||||||
CAPITAL STRUCTURE AND SHAREHOLDERS |
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Shares/ |
Votes |
Authorized |
Issued |
Name of Shareholders(1) |
No. Held |
% of |
Canadian(2)(5) |
b) |
Provide a list of the ownership of the remaining voting shares and/or votes (participating and common shares) not accounted for in a), by class of shares, identifying whether the shares are owned and controlled by Canadians or non-Canadians, if applicable. |
Class of |
Shareholders |
Total Number of |
Total Number of |
Canadian(2)(5)
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2.3 |
a) |
Complete the following table relating to each corporation or other legal entity holding, directly or indirectly, 20% or more of the voting shares and/or votes (participating and common shares) of the applicant. Provide the respective Chief Executive Officer(s), if any. |
State name of the company to which the following table pertains: | ||||
DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS |
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NAME(1) |
COMPLETE HOME |
CITIZENSHIP(2) |
DIRECTORS(3): |
OFFICERS(4): |
b) |
Complete the following table relating to the shareholders holding 20% or more of the voting shares and/or votes (participating and common shares) of the applicant. |
State name of the company to which the following table pertains: | |||||||
CAPITAL STRUCTURE AND SHAREHOLDERS |
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Shares/ |
Votes |
Authorized |
Issued |
Name of Shareholders(1) |
No. Held |
% of |
Canadian(2)(5) |
2.4 |
a) |
Complete the following table relating to each corporation or other legal entity that would, directly or indirectly, control the applicant. |
State name of the company to which the following table pertains: | ||||
DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS |
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NAME(1) |
COMPLETE HOME |
CITIZENSHIP(2) |
DIRECTORS(3): |
OFFICERS(4): |
b) |
Complete the following table relating to the shareholders holding 20% or more of the voting shares and/or votes (participating and common shares) of each corporation or other legal entity that would, directly or indirectly, control the applicant. |
State name of the company to which the following table pertains: | |||||||
CAPITAL STRUCTURE AND
SHAREHOLDERS |
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Shares/ |
Votes |
Authorized |
Issued |
Name of Shareholders(1) |
No. Held |
% of |
Canadian(2)(5) |
c) |
Provide a list of the ownership of the remaining voting shares and/or votes (participating and common shares) not accounted for in b), by class of shares, identifying whether the shares are owned and controlled by Canadians or non-Canadians, if applicable. |
Class of |
Shareholders |
Total Number of |
Total Number of |
Canadian(2)(5)
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Questions 2.5 and 2.6 are to be completed only where the cost of the undertaking exceeds $100,000. |
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2.5 |
Specify the
funds available to finance the proposed transaction: |
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Equity: Debt: Total: |
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2.6 |
a) |
Specify the individual
sources of financing for the funds identified in question 2.5 (for example, Bank
loans, share capital, other loans). If any of these persons hold public
office, by election or appointment, indicate the office held under the name of
the person(s). |
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b) |
Where financing is to be provided, in whole or in part, through debt securities, provide the list of proposed debt holders, including names, citizenship or jurisdiction of incorporation (or other form of constitution), designation and description of debt securities held, and the principal amount of each one. |
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS TO BE APPENDED: |
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APPENDIX 2A |
A copy of all
constituting documents (for example, Articles and Certificates of Incorporation,
By-Laws, Partnership or Trust Agreement) relating to the applicant and each
corporation or other legal entity identified in questions 2.3 and 2.4 (provide
draft documents where an applicant is not yet incorporated). If the
constituting documents have been filed with the Commission and no changes have
occurred since, provide reference to the application that contains the most
recent documentation together with a declaration attesting that the information
is still accurate and valid as of the date of the filing of the application. |
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APPENDIX 2B |
A statement regarding who
controls/will control the applicant and by what means; if control is to be held
by a shareholder company, also advise who controls/will control it and by what
means; if applicable, attach all related documents or agreements (for example,
Shareholder Agreement, Voting Trust Agreement). |
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APPENDIX 2C |
If the
applicant has delegated or will delegate by contract any responsibility, copies
of the contracts (or proposed contracts). If applicable, indicate the
legislative authority under which the corporation or other legal entities to such
contracts are incorporated or otherwise constituted. |
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APPENDIX 2D |
Documentation
supporting the availability of each source of financing identified in question
2.6 if the cost of the undertaking exceeds $100,000.
(NOTE: |
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a) |
Where funds are to be
provided, directly or indirectly, by a third party institution such as a bank,
credit union, etc., submit a signed letter on the institution's stationery
containing the following information: |
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We have examined the financial
projections of (Name of applicant) related to the application(s) before the
Commission for a licence(s) to provide (type of service) to (location(s)) and we
would be prepared to provide financing in the amount of ($) under the following
terms and conditions (specify ALL the terms and conditions), subsequent to a
favorable decision by the Commission, for the purpose of providing capital and
operating funds related to the undertaking(s)." |
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b) |
Where funds are to be
provided by an individual(s) whether for the purchase of share capital and/or the
provision of debt securities, submit a signed statement of net worth from each
individual, prepared and notarized within 3 months of the filing of the
application. |
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Where funds are to be
provided, directly or indirectly, by a corporation or other legal entity other
than the applicant or institutions in (a) or (b) above, submit the audited
financial statement of the entity for its most recently completed year of
operation, and interim financial statements for the period ending within six
months of the filing of the application.) |
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3. INDUSTRY CONSOLIDATION
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3.1 |
Provide a
list of all entities involved in any of the areas listed below, for which any
investment (equity and/or debt securities) is held by the applicant, its
directors, a corporation which directly or indirectly controls the applicant and
any shareholder holding 20% or more of the voting shares and/or votes
(participating and common shares) of the applicant. |
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a) |
Other CRTC licence
holder and exempted undertakings |
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b) |
Daily newspaper |
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c) |
Non-daily newspaper or
other media publisher |
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Production or
distribution of programming material |
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Lessor of property,
plant or equipment of applicant |
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f) |
Telecommunications
company regulated under the Telecommunications Act |
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g) |
Company owning
securities in any of categories (a) to (f) |
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4. FINANCIAL OPERATIONS
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4.1 |
Complete the following
table for the proposed undertaking for each 12-month period ending 31 August of
the proposed license term. |
THE FIRST YEAR OF OPERATION WILL
BE: ___________ |
YEAR 1 |
YEAR 2 |
YEAR 3 |
YEAR 4 |
YEAR 5 |
YEAR 6 |
YEAR 7 |
TOTAL |
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REVENUE (after agency
commissions) |
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Network | ||||||||
National | ||||||||
Local | ||||||||
Other (Specify) | ||||||||
TOTAL | ||||||||
OPERATING EXPENSES |
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Programming | ||||||||
Canadian Talent Development |
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Technical | ||||||||
Sales, Advertising and Promotion |
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Administration and General |
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TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES |
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NON-OPERATING
EXPENSES |
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Depreciation | ||||||||
Interest | ||||||||
Other (Specify) | ||||||||
TOTAL NON-OPERATING EXPENSES |
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TOTAL EXPENSES |
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Estimated pre-tax income (loss) |
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Provision for Income Tax |
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NET INCOME (LOSS) AFTER TAXES (for broadcasting operations only) |
4.2 |
If the application is for an FM station to be operated jointly with an existing AM station, please complete the following table for the AM station as well. |
YEAR 1 |
YEAR 2 |
YEAR 3 |
YEAR 4 |
YEAR 5 |
YEAR 6 |
YEAR 7 |
TOTAL | |
REVENUE (after agency
commissions) |
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Network | ||||||||
National | ||||||||
Local | ||||||||
Other (Specify) | ||||||||
TOTAL | ||||||||
OPERATING EXPENSES |
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Programming | ||||||||
Canadian Talent Development |
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Technical | ||||||||
Sales, Advertising and Promotion |
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Administration and General |
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TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES |
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NON-OPERATING
EXPENSES |
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Depreciation | ||||||||
Interest | ||||||||
Other (Specify) | ||||||||
TOTAL NON-OPERATING EXPENSES |
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TOTAL EXPENSES |
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Estimated pre-tax income (loss) |
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Provision for Income |
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NET INCOME (LOSS) AFTER TAXES (for broadcasting operations only) |
4.3 |
Provide a projected statement of pre-operating costs for the period prior to the commencement of operating and a pro forma statement of changes in financial position relating to the proposed station for each of the first seven years of operation. |
4.4 |
Provide a detailed
listing of all of the basic underlying assumptions upon which the financial
projections above have been based. |
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5. MARKETING
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5.1 |
As a basis for revenue
calculations, please specify the following: |
AVERAGE NUMBER OF COMMERCIAL MINUTES EXPECTED TO BE SOLD PER HOUR IN: |
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1st YEAR: |
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7th YEAR: |
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ESTIMATED TOTAL WEEKLY |
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IN CENTRAL AREA: |
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IN FULL COVERAGE AREA: |
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ESTIMATED AVERAGE 1/4 HOUR
RATINGS, CENTRAL AREA, MON - FRI, 1st YEAR |
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06:00 - 10:00 |
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10:00 - 14:00 |
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14:00 - 19:00 |
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19:00 - 24:00 |
5.2 |
Please provide quantitative estimates of the population within the service contours, as well as an estimate of the population within the area to which the station's principal marketing activities will be directed: |
3 mV/m CONTOUR (FM) |
0.5 mV/m CONTOUR (FM) |
PRINCIPAL |
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Population | |||
Households |
5.3 |
Please identify the sources from which population data has been obtained. |
5.4 |
Indicate to which of the
communities the station's principal marketing activities will be directed. |
5.5 |
Provide a description of
the methodology, along with the detailed calculations, used to arrive at each
source of revenue projected. |
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6. TECHNICAL INFORMATIONApplicants are advised to consult
with their broadcast engineering consultants
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6.1 |
a) |
Have all
required technical documents been filed with Industry Canada? |
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YES ( ) |
NO ( ) |
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b) |
I hereby
authorize the Commission to include as part of this application any documents or
correspondence filed with Industry Canada with respect to this application. |
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YES ( ) |
NO ( ) |
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If NO,
explain. |
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6.2 |
Please
provide the following technical information: |
PROPOSED |
NOTE |
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Frequency | kHz for AM MHz for FM |
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Channel and Class | ||
Transmitter power (for AM) |
Watts |
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MAXIMUM
ERP - Effective Radiated Power (at beam-tilt angle) (for FM) |
Watts |
If no
beam-tilt is used, provide ERP in horizontal plane |
AVERAGE
ERP - Effective Radiated Power (at beam-tilt angle) (for FM) |
Watts |
If no
beam-tilt is used, provide ERP in horizontal plane |
EHAAT - Effective Height Above Average Terrain |
metres |
FM only |
Antenna and Transmitter Site Coordinates |
N. |
North Latitude West Longitude |
Studio Location(s) | City and, where
possible, street address |
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Subsidiary Communications (SCMO)/ Subsidiary Data |
YES ( ) |
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Programming Feed Method(s) | Satellite,
microwave, fibre optic cable, other (specify) |
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For Rebroadcasting
Stations, identify station rebroadcast |
Call Letters Frequency Location |
6.3 |
Provide the following information regarding capital costs and facilities: |
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Cost of Assets |
Value of Assets |
Annual |
Studio Plant | |||
Transmitting Plant | |||
Contingency Allowance | |||
TOTAL |
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS TO BE APPENDED: |
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APPENDIX 6A |
A clearly legible copy
of the maps required in the Engineering Brief submitted to Industry Canada, and
which show the proposed coverage contours.
In case of proposal for a conversion from AM to FM, provide a comparison of the 5 mV/m AM contour with the 0.5 mV/m FM contour and of the 15 mV/m AM contour with the 3 mV/m FM contour. The Commission encourages you to submit your
proposed coverage area contours in a geographical information system (GIS)
compatible file format (for example, .mid./.mif, .tab, .dxf, .dwg, .e00, .shp,
.dgn). Also provide the map datum and projection used. This file can
be submitted electronically or on a diskette. |
APPENDIX 6B |
Documentation supporting
the availability of the proposed transmitter site(s). |
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7. PROGRAMMING
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In the case of a
conversion from the AM band to the FM band only |
I hereby
request authority to simulcast the programming of my new FM station on my
existing AM station for a transition period of the three months following
implementation. |
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YES ( ) |
NO ( ) |
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( ) Check here if applicable |
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Should the
proposed FM station be approved and a new licence be issued, and a simulcast
period be granted, I hereby request that the Commission revoke, pursuant to
Sections 9(1)e) and 24(1) of the "Broadcasting Act", the licence issued to my AM
station at the end of the approved simulcast period. |
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( ) Check here if applicable |
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Should the
proposed FM station be approved and a new licence be issued, and no simulcast
period be required, I hereby request that the Commission revoke, pursuant to
Sections 9(1)e) and 24(1) of the "Broadcasting Act", the licence issued to my AM
station following implementation on the new FM station. |
AM OR FM UNDERTAKINGS
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7.1 |
LANGUAGE(S) OF
PROGRAMMING |
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a) |
The principal language of programming
will be: ____________ |
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b) |
Other languages of programming: |
Minimum per Broadcast Week |
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Hours:Minutes |
% |
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Aboriginal Canadian Languages | ||
Other Languages |
If the station will devote 15% or more of the broadcast week to ethnic programming, complete questions 7.9 to 7.12. |
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7.2 |
CANADIAN
TALENT DEVELOPMENT
The applicant undertakes to accept, as a
CONDITION OF LICENCE, to participate in the Canadian Talent Development Plan
created by the Canadian Association of Broadcasters as set out in Public Notice
CRTC 1995-196 dated 17 November 1995, as amended from time to time and approved
by the Commission. |
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YES (
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NO ( ) |
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If NO,
the applicant undertakes to accept as a CONDITION OF LICENCE, to devote a
MINIMUM of $ _________ /year in direct contributions to the development of
Canadian talent. Provide details of the initiatives proposed (refer to
Public Notice 1990-111 for a list of initiatives generally accepted by the
Commission).
If it is proposed to EXCEED the minimum
requirements of the Plan, the applicant undertakes to accept as a CONDITION OF
LICENCE, to devote a MINIMUM of $ _________ /year in direct contributions to
the development of Canadian talent. This amount is IN ADDITION TO
the amount set out in Public Notice CRTC 1995-196. Provide details of the
initiatives proposed. |
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7.3 |
CULTURAL
DIVERSITY The Commercial Radio Policy (1998-41) "encourages broadcasters to reflect the cultural diversity of Canada in their programming and employment practices, especially with respect to news, music and promotion of Canadian artists.". Recognizing that the means to address issues
related to cultural diversity in radio will be highly dependent on a station's
particular format, describe measures you will be taking to incorporate and
reflect the reality of Canada's cultural, ethnic, racial and Aboriginal
diversity, in the following areas: |
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• employment
practices • news • music • promotion of Canadian artists |
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7.4 |
INDUSTRY
CODES
The applicant undertakes to accept, as
CONDITIONS OF LICENCE, to adhere to the following codes during all hours of
broadcast: |
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a) |
The Canadian
Association of Broadcasters' (CAB) Broadcast Code for Advertising to Children
(Public Notice CRTC 1993-99 dated 30 June 1993), as amended from time to time and
approved by the Commission. |
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YES ( ) |
NO ( ) |
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If NO,
provide reasons. |
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b) |
The CAB's
Sex-Role Portrayal Code for Television and Radio Programming (Public Notice
CRTC 1990-99 dated 26 October 1990), as amended from time to time and approved by
the Commission (to be suspended as long as the licensee is a member in good
standing of the Canadian Broadcast Standards Council). |
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YES ( ) |
NO ( ) |
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If NO,
provide reasons. |
AM UNDERTAKING
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7.5 |
LOCAL
PROGRAMMING |
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The
definition of "local programming" shall be as set out in Public Notice 1993-38
(19 April 1993), as amended from time to time. |
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a) |
Minimum level of LOCAL
PROGRAMMING: _______hrs. _______ mins. each broadcast week. |
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b) |
As outlined in the
Local Programming Policy, describe the manner in which spoken word material
of direct and particular relevance will be provided to the community served. |
FM UNDERTAKING
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7.6 |
LOCAL
PROGRAMMING |
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The
definition of "local programming" shall be as set out in Public Notice 1993-38
(19 April 1993), as amended from time to time. |
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a) |
Is the
proposed station located in a single station market as defined in Public Notice
CRTC 1993-121 dated 17 August 1993? |
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YES ( ) |
NO ( ) |
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If NO, the
applicant undertakes, by CONDITION OF LICENCE, to refrain from soliciting
or accepting local advertising for broadcast during any broadcast week when less
than one third of the programming aired is "local". |
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YES ( ) |
NO ( ) |
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If NO,
provide reasons. |
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b) |
As outlined
in the Local Programming Policy, please describe the manner in which spoken word
material of direct and particular relevance will be offered to the community
served. |
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7.7 |
STATION
FORMAT
The applicant undertakes, by CONDITION OF
LICENCE, to operate within the Specialty format, as defined in Public Notice
CRTC 1995-60 dated 21 April 1995 and amended in Public Notice CRTC 2000-14 dated
28 January 2000, or as amended from time to time. |
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YES ( ) |
NO ( ) |
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A private
commercial FM station is considered as operating in the Specialty format if it
meets one or more of the following criteria. If response to the above is
YES, please indicate the Specialty format proposed: |
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the language
of broadcast is neither English nor French; |
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( ) |
more than
50% of the broadcast week is devoted to Spoken Word; |
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( ) |
less than
70% of the music broadcast is from Category 2 (Popular Music) as defined in
Public Notice CRTC 2000-14 dated 28 January 2000. In this case, the
applicant undertakes, by CONDITION OF LICENCE, to broadcast the following: |
MUSIC SUB-CATEGORY BREAKDOWN - SPECIALTY FORMATS |
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MUSIC SUB-CATEGORY |
DESCRIPTION |
MINIMUM % OF TOTAL MUSIC |
21 |
Pop, Rock and Dance | |
22 |
Country and Country-Oriented | |
23 |
Acoustic | |
24 |
Easy Listening | |
31 |
Concert | |
32 |
Folk and Folk-Oriented | |
33 |
World Beat and International | |
34 |
Jazz and Blues | |
35 |
Non-classic Religious |
7.8 |
HIT MUSICAL SELECTIONS (ENGLISH LANGUAGE STATIONS ONLY) The applicant undertakes, by CONDITION OF
LICENCE, to broadcast a maximum level of _______ % each broadcast week of HIT
MATERIAL, as defined in Public Notice CRTC 1997-42 dated 23 April 1997, as
amended from time to time. |
ETHNIC
PROGRAMMING OR UNDERTAKINGS |
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Applicants proposing to
devote 15% or more of the broadcast week to ethnic programming must respond to
questions 7.9 to 7.12. |
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Applicants proposing to
operate an ethnic station must also respond to these questions. |
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Applicants are reminded
to refer to the Ethnic Broadcasting Policy in Public Notice CRTC 1999-117,
and consequent amendments to the Radio Regulations, 1986, set out in
Public Notice CRTC 2000-92. |
7.9 |
In Public Notice CRTC
1999-117, the Commission stated that the primary responsibility of over-the-air
ethnic radio and television stations should be to serve and reflect their local
community and stated that "ethnic broadcasters would be expected, at the time of
licensing and renewal, to provide plans on how they will reflect local issues and
concerns during the terms of their licences."
Provide your plans relating to the above and
indicate how you will subsequently evaluate your progress. |
7.10 |
As set out in Public
Notice CRTC 1999-117, the Commission will set, by condition of licence, the
minimum number of ethnic groups that each ethnic radio television station must
serve and the minimum number of languages in which it must provide programming.
The minimum number of distinct groups that a station must serve is established on
the basis of the demographics of the community, the services already available
and the degree of support shown by local community organizations. In
addition, the Commission stated that it will also weigh the ability of ethnic
stations to provide appropriate amounts of quality programming to these groups
and that it will evaluate how this broad service requirement is met in light of
the ethnic programming available from all stations in the market.
Provide your commitments in this area, keeping in
mind that they may be imposed as conditions of licence. |
7.11 |
The policy set out in
Public Notice CRTC 1999-117 also noted that in the area of Canadian talent
development (CTD), the Ontario Arm of the Canadian Association of Ethnic
Broadcasters (CAEB) made a commitment that each of its member ethnic radio
stations would contribute $3,000 per year per station for three years to
establish a catalogue of Canadian ethnic recordings.
Outline your plans in this area and whether this
contribution should be in addition to or a part of, your station's annual CTD
condition of licence. |
7.12 |
Complete the following
table relating to the broadcasting of ethnic and third-language programming.
Please note that a "broadcast week" refers to the total number of hours devoted to broadcasting during the 126-hour period extending from 6:00 a.m. to midnight, for seven consecutive days beginning on Sunday. Percentages should be based on the total number of hours of programming broadcast by the station in a broadcast week (that is, the total number of hours of programming by the station in a broadcast week may be less than or equal to 126 hours). Please note that ethnic programming means programming provided in any language, that is specifically directed to any culturally or racially distinct group other than one that is Aboriginal Canadian or from France or the British Isles. Ethnic programming may be in English, French, a third-language or a combination of languages. Third-language programming means ethnic programming in languages other than French, English or those of Aboriginal Canadians. In determining the languages of ethnic
programming, DO NOT consider music, advertising, station contests and community
and emergency messages during a particular ethnic program. However, in
calculating the actual duration of each program, those elements must be counted. |
Language in which ethnic programming is provided |
Ethnic group to which it is directed |
Total duration of this programming per broadcast week (hours:minutes) |
% of the total programming provided during each broadcast week that is devoted to this type of programming |
% of the
total programming provided during the broadcast week that is devoted to ETHNIC PROGRAMMING |
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% of the
total programming provided during the broadcast week that is devoted to THIRD-LANGUAGE PROGRAMMING |
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8. EMPLOYMENT EQUITYInformation relating to employment
equity is available |
8.1 |
If the
proposed undertaking is approved, would the licensee be subject to the 1996
Employment Equity Act (applicable to federally-regulated employers with 100
or more employees)? |
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YES ( ) |
NO ( ) |
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If YES,
proceed to section 9, "On-air Presence". If NO, proceed to question 8.2. |
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8.2 |
If the
undertaking is approved, would the licence be held by a licensee that already
holds one or more broadcasting licence(s)? |
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YES ( ) |
NO ( ) |
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If YES,
proceed to question 8.3. If NO, proceed to question 8.7. |
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8.3 |
Outline
examples of any measures (including hiring and training, apprenticeship programs,
work arrangements, etc.) that you have or will put in place for the designated
groups (women, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities and visible
minorities). |
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QUESTIONS 8.4 TO 8.6 -- APPLICABLE IF BETWEEN 25 AND 99 EMPLOYEES ONLY: |
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8.4 |
How do you
or will you communicate details of your employment equity policies to managers
and staff? |
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8.5 |
Have you
assigned or will you assign a senior level person to be responsible for tracking
progress and monitoring results? |
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YES ( ) |
NO ( ) |
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If YES, what
authority does or will that person have to ensure goals are achieved? |
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8.6 |
What
financial resources have you or will you put in place to promote employment
equity in the workplace (for example, funds for daycare, access for persons with
disabilities, etc.)? |
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QUESTIONS 8.7 AND 8.8 -- APPLICABLE IF RESPONSE TO QUESTION 8.2 IS "NO" |
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8.7 |
To what
extent will the proposed undertaking address the equitable representation of the
four designated groups (women, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities and
visible minorities)? |
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8.8 |
Does the
proposed undertaking have an employment equity (EE) plan? |
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YES ( ) |
NO ( ) |
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If YES,
please describe the principal measures proposed to recruit and assist members of
the four designated groups (for example, work arrangements, apprenticeship or
training programs, career counselling, etc.). |
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If NO,
please provide a statement indicative of your commitment to develop and implement
an effective EE plan. |
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9. ON-AIR PRESENCEInformation relating to on-air
presence and voice-overs is available |
25 OR
MORE EMPLOYEES ONLY: |
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9.1 |
If the
undertaking is approved, would the licence be held by a licensee that already
holds one or more broadcasting licence(s)? |
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YES ( ) |
NO ( ) |
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9.2 |
Outline
policies and procedures in place, or plans in this regard, to ensure the
representation of members of the four designated groups in on-air positions,
including voice-overs, where applicable. These policies, procedures and
plans should include references to programs produced by the applicant, as well as
to acquired programming and advertising. |
BOOK OF SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS
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APPENDIX NUMBER AND NAME |
APPENDED |
E-FILED |
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SECTION 1: GENERAL INFORMATION |
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1A |
Supplementary Brief | ||
SECTION 2: OWNERSHIP |
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2A |
Constituting Documents (or drafts) | ||
2B |
Statement on Control of Applicant | ||
2C |
Delegation of Responsibility by Contract | ||
2D |
Documentation Supporting Availability of each Source of Financing |
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SECTION 6: TECHNICAL INFORMATION |
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6A |
Maps - Proposed Coverage Contours | ||
6B |
Documentation - Availability of Proposed Transmitter Site(s) |
***End of Document*** |