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Application to Obtain a Broadcasting Licence
to Operate a Community-based Television
Programming Undertaking
(including community-based low-power television undertaking and community-based digital service)

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS


 
Applicants should consult the Commission's Policy framework for community-based media in Public Notice CRTC 2002-61 dated 10 October 2002.
 
1.
 		 FILING
 

 		 •
 		 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.
 
 
 		 •
 		 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.
 

 		 •
 		 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.
 
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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 		 Except for community-based digital service applications, the Commission will not process the application if required technical documentation has not been filed with Industry Canada.
 
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.
 
4.
 		 CONFIDENTIALITY REQUESTS
 

 		 •
 		 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.
 

For Commission's use

Application number

Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission

Application to Obtain a Broadcasting Licence
to Operate a Community-based Television
Programming Undertaking
(including community-based low-power television undertaking and community-based digital service)

1.  GENERAL INFORMATION


 
TYPE OF UNDERTAKING: 
 		 Community-based low-power Television Undertaking* (  )
 
  Community-based full-power Television Undertaking (  )
 

 		 Community-based digital service (  ) 
 
*Low-power TV is a station operating with a transmitter power of 50 watts or less on the VHF band, or 500 watts or less on the UHF band. The Grade B contour cannot exceed 12 kilometres in any direction from the antenna site.
 
LOCATION OF UNDERTAKING:  ________________________ 
 
1.1
 		 IDENTIFICATION OF PROPOSED LICENSEE (hereinafter the applicant)
 

 		 Individual (  )
 		 Company to be incorporated (  )
 

 		 Company (  )  
 		 Other (  ) Specify:  ____________________
 

 		 NAME:
ADDRESS:
FAX:
E-MAIL:

CONTACT PERSON REPRESENTING THE APPLICANT
(if there is no appointed agent under question 1.2)

NAME:
TITLE:
TELEPHONE:

Please indicate the E-Mail address and FAX number that should be specified in a Public Notice.

FAX:
E-MAIL:
 
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:
At:
Signature:
ADDRESS OF AGENT:
TITLE:
TELEPHONE:
FAX:
E-MAIL:
 
1.3
 		 DECLARATION OF THE APPLICANT OR ITS APPOINTED AGENT 
 

 		 I, ___________________________________ SOLEMNLY DECLARE THAT:
 

 		 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.
 

 		 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.
 

 		 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.
 

 		 d)
 		 I have examined the provisions of the Broadcasting Act and the broadcasting regulations relevant to this application.
 

 		 AND I HAVE SIGNED

Signature:

Date:

WITNESSED BY

Signature:

Name (Printed):

Date:

At:
 
1.4
 		 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 are proposed, indicate a location within the area to be served by each transmitter.

ADDRESS(ES):
 

2.  OWNERSHIP


 

 		 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).
(2) CITIZENSHIP:  Specify Canadian or Non-Canadian.  A CANADIAN citizen, ordinarily resident in Canada, is as defined in the Direction to the CRTC (Ineligibility of Non-Canadians) P.C. 1997-486 as amended by P.C. 1998-1268.
(3) DIRECTORS:  Defined in the Direction to the CRTC (Ineligibility of Non-Canadians) P.C. 1997-486 as amended by P.C. 1998-1268.
(4) OFFICERS:  Those persons designated as Chairman, President, Chief Executive Officer, Vice-President, General Manager, Secretary, Assistant-Secretary, Comptroller, Treasurer, Assistant-Treasurer or any others under similar titles.
(5) CANADIAN:  If a corporation, CANADIAN means a "qualified corporation" as defined in the Direction to the CRTC (Ineligibility of Non-Canadians) P.C. 1997-486 as amended by P.C. 1998-1268.)
(6) VOTING SHARES:  The shares to which are attached one or more votes, and includes securities that are convertible into such shares at all times at the option of the holder.
(7) COMMON SHARES:  The shares that represent the residual equity in the earnings of the corporation, and includes securities that are convertible into such shares at all times at the option of the holder and the preferred shares to which are attached rights to participate in the earnings of the corporation with no upper limit.
(9) APPLICANT/SHAREHOLDER: Refers to a person who has reached the age of majority.
 
QUESTION 2.1 - TO BE COMPLETED IF APPLICANT IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION; THEN PROCEED TO QUESTION 2.5.
 
2.1
 		 Complete the following table providing a list of the directors and officers, including the Chief Executive Officer.  The table should reflect the present or if not yet incorporated, the proposed board of directors and officers.
 

 Name of the corporation for which the following table pertains:  

DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS

Name(1)

Complete Home
Address

Citizenship(2)

Directors(3): Date of Appointment

Officers(4): Position Held
              

QUESTIONS 2.2 TO 2.6 - APPLICABLE IF APPLICANT IS A FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION.
 
2.2
 		 Complete the following, providing:
 

 		 a)
 		 A list of the directors and officers, including the Chief Executive Officer.  The table should reflect the present or if not yet incorporated, the proposed board of directors and officers.
 

 Name of the corporation for which the following table pertains:  

DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS

Name(1)

Complete Home
Address

Citizenship(2)

Directors(3): Date of Appointment

Officers(4): Position Held
              

 
b)
 
A table relating to the shareholders holding 10% or more of the voting shares(6), of the voting rights (when different from the voting shares), and of the Common(7) (participating) shares, by class of shares.
 
 Name of the corporation for which the following table pertains: 

CAPITAL STRUCTURE AND SHAREHOLDERS 

Shares/
Units

Partici-
pating
(X)

Votes 

Authorized

Issued

Name of Shareholders(1)
(company:  provide jurisdiction)
(individual:  provide complete
 home address)

No.
 Held

% of
Votes

Canadian(2)(5)
(X)
                          

 
c)
 
A breakdown between Canadian and non-Canadian of the remaining shares not accounted for in b), by class of shares.
 
 Name of the corporation for which the following table pertains:  

Class of
Shares

Shareholders

Total Number of
Shares

% of
Votes

Canadian(2)(5)
(X)
              

2.3
 
Complete the following tables for each corporation holding, directly or indirectly, 20% or more of the voting interest (shares and/or votes) of the applicant:
 

 		 a)
 		 A list of the directors and officers, including the Chief Executive Officer. 
 

 Name of the corporation for which the following table pertains:  

DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS

Name(1)

Complete Home
Address

Citizenship(2)

Directors(3): Date of Appointment

Officers(4): Position Held
              

 
b)
 
A table relating to the shareholders holding 10% or more of the voting shares(6), of the voting rights (when different from the voting shares), and of the Common(7) (participating) shares, by class of shares.
 
 Name of the corporation for which the following table pertains: 

CAPITAL STRUCTURE AND SHAREHOLDERS 

Shares/
Units

Partici-
pating
(X)

Votes 

Authorized

Issued

Name of Shareholders(1)
(company:  provide jurisdiction)
(individual:  provide complete
 home address)

No.
 Held

% of
Votes

Canadian(2)(5)
(X)
                          

 
c)
 
A breakdown between Canadian and non-Canadian of the remaining shares not accounted for in b), by class of shares.
 
 Name of the corporation for which the following table pertains:  

Class of
Shares

Shareholders

Total Number of
Shares

% of
Votes

Canadian(2)(5)
(X)
              

2.4
 
Complete the same tables as in 2.3 for each corporation holding, directly and/or indirectly, 20% or more of the voting interest (shares and/or votes) of the corporations listed in 2.3 b), and for any corporation forming part of their ownership chain.
 
QUESTIONS 2.5 AND 2.6 -- TO BE COMPLETED ONLY WHERE THE COST OF THE UNDERTAKING EXCEEDS $250,000.
 
2.5
 		 Specify the funds available to finance the proposed undertaking:
 

 
 

Equity:

Debt:

Total:
 
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).
 

SOURCE

$
   
   
   

 
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:
 
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 2.1, or 2.2, 2.3 and 2.4 (provide draft documents where a corporation 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.
 
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).
 
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.
 
APPENDIX 2D  
 		 Documentation supporting the availability of each source of financing identified in question 2.6 if the cost of the undertaking exceeds $250,000.  (NOTE:
 

 		 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:
 

 
 
 		 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)."
 

 		 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.
 

 		 c)
 		 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.)
 

3.  INDUSTRY CONSOLIDATION AND
CROSS-MEDIA OWNERSHIP


 
QUESTION 3.1 - TO BE COMPLETED IF APPLICANT IS A FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION.
 
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, 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:
 

 		 a)
 		 Other CRTC licence holder and exempted undertakings
 

 		 b)
 		 Daily newspaper
 

 		 c)
 		 Non-daily newspaper or other media publisher
 

 		 d)
 		 Production or distribution of programming material
 

 		 e)
 		 Lessor of property, plant or equipment of applicant
 

 		 f)
 		 Telecommunications company regulated under the Telecommunications Act
 

 		 g)
 		 Company owning securities in any of categories (a) to (f)
 

4.  FINANCIAL OPERATIONS


 
4.1
 		 In accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (G.A.A.P.), complete the following summary of the estimated annual revenue and expenses for each 12-month period ending 31 August of the proposed licence term.
 

 		 THE FIRST YEAR OF OPERATION WILL BE:  ___________________________
 

  

YEAR 1

YEAR 2

YEAR 3

YEAR 4

YEAR 5

TOTAL

REVENUE (after agency commissions)
($000) 
 Local Time Sales                   
 Other (Specify)                   
 TOTAL REVENUE                   

OPERATING EXPENSES
($000) 
 Programming                   
 Technical                   
 Sales,  Advertising
 and  Promotion 		                  
 Administration
 and General 		                  
 TOTAL
 OPERATING
 EXPENSES 		                  

NON-OPERATING EXPENSES
($000)
 Depreciation                   
 Interest                   
 Other Adjustments -
 Expenses (income) 		                  
 TOTAL
 NON-OPERATING
 EXPENSES 		                  
 TOTAL
 EXPENSES 		                  
 Estimated pre-tax
 income (loss) 		                  
 Provision for
 Income Taxes 		                  
 NET INCOME
 (LOSS)
 AFTER TAXES
 (for broadcasting
 operations only) 		                  

4.2
 
PROGRAMMING EXPENSES

In accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (G.A.A.P.), complete the following summary of the estimated annual operating expenses for programming and production for each 12-month period ending 31 August of the proposed licence term (refer to Public Notice CRTC 1993-93).
 
 

YEAR 1

YEAR 2

YEAR 3

YEAR 4

YEAR 5

TOTAL

PROGRAMS TO BE TELECAST
($000)

1

  Canadian programs
 - local 		                  

2

  Canadian programs
 - non-local 		                  

3

  TOTAL -
 CANADIAN
 PROGRAMS 		                  

4

  Non-Canadian
 Programs 		                  

5

  TOTAL -
 PROGRAMS
 TO BE
 TELECAST
 (lines 3+4) 		                  

4.3
 
Provide a detailed listing of all the basic underlying assumptions upon which the financial projections in questions 4.1 and 4.2 have been prepared, including the following:
 

 		 a)
 		 The amount of revenues included in each of the years from non-traditional forms of advertising such as product placement, sponsorship messages and digital superimposition.  Indicate where these revenues have been accounted for in the projections;
 

 		 b)
 		 The methodology used to amortize program costs; and
 

 		 c)
 		 Expected inflation rates and whether the projections have been prepared using current or constant dollars.
 
4.4
 		 Provide a pro forma statement of changes in financial position for each year of the proposed licence term for the undertaking.
 
4.5
 		 Provide a statement of pre-operating costs for the period prior to the commencement of operation.
 

5.  MARKETING


 
5.1
 		 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:
 
 

GRADE A CONTOUR(1)

GRADE B CONTOUR(1)

PRINCIPAL
MARKETING AREA
 Population      
 Households      

(1)
 
Applicable only to Community-based low-power television undertakings
 
5.2
 		 Identify the sources from which population data has been obtained:
 
5.3
 		 Provide your audience projections:
 

 FOR ALL PERSONS
 AGES 2+

YEAR 1

YEAR 2

YEAR 3

YEAR 4

YEAR 5
 Weekly hours of
 viewing		  
 		  
 		  
 		  
 		  
 
 Share of weekly
 hours of viewing		  
 		  
 		  
 		  
 		  
 

5.4
 
Indicate to which communities the station's principal marketing activities will be directed.
 
5.5
 		 Describe the target audience in terms of its size and composition.
 


 

6.  TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Applicants are advised to consult with their broadcast engineering consultants
when completing this section, to ensure that it is consistent with the
Engineering Brief submitted to Industry Canada.


 
QUESTIONS 6.1 TO 6.10 – APPLICABLE ONLY TO THOSE APPLYING FOR A LICENCE TO OPERATE A COMMUNITY-BASED TELEVISION UNDERTAKING (non-digital service).
 
6.1 If the proposed service is for a full-power community-based station, demonstrate how the undertaking will be serving a remote community.
 
6.2
 		 a)
 		 Have all required technical documents been filed with Industry Canada?
 

 
 
 		 YES (  )
 		 NO (  )
 

 		 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.
 

 
 
 		 YES (  )
 		 NO (  )
 

 
 		 If NO, explain.
 
6.3
 		 Please provide the following technical information:
 
  

PROPOSED
OPERATION 

NOTE 
 TV Channel       Channel number 
 Class (for UHF)      A, B, C 
 Antenna Mode 

  

  Directional, Non-directional 
 MAXIMUM ERP - Effective Radiated Power
 (at beam-tilt angle)  		 Visual (Watts)  
Aural (Watts)   		  If no beam-tilt is used,
 provide ERP in horizontal
 plane  
 AVERAGE ERP - Effective Radiated Power
 (at beam-tilt angle) 		 Visual (Watts)  
Aural (Watts)   		  If no beam-tilt is used,
 provide ERP in horizontal
 plane
 EHAAT - Effective Height Above Average Terrain  metres       
 Transmitter/Antenna Site
 Co-ordinates: 
N.
W.


 North Latitude
 West Longitude
 Main Studios
 Location:
 
 
 Co-ordinates: 



N.
W.		  
 City and, where possible,
 street address
 
 North Latitude
 West Longitude 
 Auxiliary Studio Location, if any      City and, where possible,
 street address 
 VBI - Vertical Blanking
 Interval Service 

YES (  )
  NO (  )

  Use(s) 
 SAP - Second Audio Program 

YES (  )
  NO (  )

  Use(s) 
 Programming Feed Method(s)
 from network or other sources 		     Off-air reception, microwave
 satellite, fibre-optic cable,
 other (specify) 
 STL - Studio to Transmitter Link Method      Microwave, fibre-optic
 cable, VHF/UHF radio link
 (specify) 

6.4
 
Describe the transmission site and tower (antenna supporting structure) that you intend to use for the proposed television undertaking.
 
6.5
 		 Is the proposed transmitter/antenna site an existing transmission site?
 

 
 		 YES (  )
 		 NO (  )
 
6.6
 		 Does the applicant propose to share existing facilities (tower, antenna, building, etc.)?
 

 
 		 YES (  )
 		 NO (  )
 

 		 If YES, 
 

 		 a)
 		 state the owner(s) of these existing facilities;
 

 		 b)
 		 indicate who are the other users of these facilities; and
 

 		 c)
 		 provide details of the facilities.
 
6.7
 		 ESTABLISHMENT COSTS
 

 		 In completing the following table, the costs to be entered are to include the total costs to put the asset(s) in place and ready for service, including all applicable taxes but excluding amounts budgeted for pre-operating expenses.

Where the facilities are to be implemented at an existing site, indicate the cost of changes to items already in place (that is, the incremental cost) and the full cost for new items.  Where a new site is to be developed, indicate the full cost of each item.

Where assets are to be leased or rented, indicate both the Fair Market Value (FMV = the installed cost if the asset were to be purchased) of the asset(s) to be leased or rented and the annual lease or rental payments.  Operating lease and rental are to be accounted for annually in the applicable operating expense category(ies) in Section 4.  Capital leases are to be capitalized and amortized annually in the category of "Depreciation" in question 4.1.  The cost of lease improvements should be indicated under Cost of Assets to be purchased.
 

 
 

Costs of Assets
to be purchased
($)

Value (FMV) of Assets
to be leased
($)

Annual Lease
Payment
($)
 Studio Plant      
 Transmitting Plant      
 Contingency Allowance      
 TOTAL      

 
(Note:  Capital and/or lease costs of facilities dedicated to Administration and General operations may be included under Studio Plant).
 
6.8
 		 Do the costs listed for the studio plant in Question 6.7 include provision for administrative facilities?
 

 
 		 YES (  )
 		 NO (  )
 

 		 If YES, state percentage of the Studio Plant costs:  (       %)
 
6.9
 		 STUDIO AND ADMINISTRATIVE FACILITIES

Provide a brief description of the proposed studio and administrative facilities.
 
6.10
 		 DESCRIPTION OF TRANSMITTING FACILITIES

Provide a brief description of the proposed transmitting plant:
 

 		 a)
 		 Transmitter type and rated power;
 

 		 b)
 		 Antenna type, number of bays and power gain; and
 

 		 c)
 		 Antenna supporting structure (tower).
 
QUESTIONS 6.11 AND 6.12 -- APPLICABLE ONLY TO THOSE APPLYING FOR A LICENCE TO CARRY ON A COMMUNITY-BASED DIGITAL SERVICE.
 
6.11
 		 PROPOSED SERVICE AREA
 

 		 Please indicate the area you propose to serve, and the name and location of the cable operator(s) who would need to distribute your service in order to serve this community.
 
6.12
 		 Is the service area proposed by the applicant the same as the licensed service area(s) of the cable operator(s) identified above?
 

 
 		 YES (  )
 		 NO (  )
 

 		 If NO, provide information requested at Appendix 6A.
 
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS TO BE APPENDED:
 
APPENDIX 6A
 		 For a community-based digital service, if response to question 6.12 is NO, provide two (2) original versions of a map clearly showing the area to be served, preferably using a 1 : 50,000 scale Natural Resources Canada issue map.
 
APPENDIX 6B
 		 a)
 		 a map indicating the location of the transmitter/antenna site.  Use an original or clearly legible copy of a 1 : 50,000 scale Natural Resources Canada issue map; and
 

 		 b)
 		 clearly legible copies of the maps required in the Engineering Brief submitted to Industry Canada and which show the locations of the Grade A and Grade B service contours.
 

 		 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 by using our electronic form or on a diskette.
 
APPENDIX 6C
 		 Documentation supporting the availability of the proposed transmitter site(s).
 


 

7.  PROGRAMMING

All applicants must answer the following questions
except where otherwise indicated.


 
7.1
 		 LANGUAGE OF PROGRAMMING
 

 		 The principal language of programming will be: ____________
 
7.2
 		 CANADIAN CONTENT COMMITMENT
 

 		 The applicant accepts, as a CONDITION OF LICENCE, to devote not less than 80% of the broadcast year to the broadcasting of Canadian content.
 

 
 		 YES (  )
 		 NO (  )
 

 		 If NO, specify proposed level and provide justification for the proposed exception.
 
LOCAL REFLECTION
 
7.3
 		 The applicant accepts, as a CONDITION OF LICENCE, to devote not less than 60% of the programming aired in the broadcast year to the broadcasting of local programming .
 

 
 		 YES (  )
 		 NO (  )
 

 		 If NO, specify proposed level and provide justification for the proposed exception.
 

 		 Note: In the Licensing framework for community-based television programming undertakings, local programming means station productions or programming produced by community-based independent producers that reflects the particular needs and interests of residents of the area that the community-based television programming undertaking is licensed to serve.
 
7.4
 		 Diversity of Programming

Provide details about how you propose to contribute to the diversity of programming and how you intend to meet the demands and reflect the particular needs and interests of your local audience.
 
7.5
 		 Cultural Diversity
 

 		 a)
 		 Describe how the proposed programming (news and non-news) will reflect the presence of cultural and racial minorities and Aboriginal people in the communities served, in a manner that is accurate, fair and non-stereotypical.
 

 		 b)
 		 Describe any specific commitments to initiatives designed to ensure an accurate and fair reflection and portrayal of all minority groups.
 
7.6
 		 NETWORK AFFILIATION
 

 		 Will the station be affiliated to a network?
 

 
 		 YES (  )
 		 NO (  )
 

 		 If YES, provide details of network affiliations proposed including network agreements and specific programming identifications as specified at question 7.14.
 
7.7
 		 HOURS OF OPERATION
 

 		 Indicate total number of hours per week (on-air) of proposed program service for Year 1 of the proposed licence term: ___________ hours ____________ minutes.
 
7.8
 		 BROADCAST DAY
 

 		 Section 2 of the Television Broadcasting Regulations, 1987, defines the "broadcast day", as the period of up to 18 hours, beginning each day not earlier than six o'clock in the morning and ending not later than one o'clock in the morning of the following day, as selected by the licensee.
 

 		 The applicant proposes the following broadcast day:
 
 FROM:  TO:

7.9
 
LOG REPORTING DAY
 

 		 Each broadcaster must choose a time that they will use as the absolute beginning and ending of each log reporting day. The chosen log reporting day must be a complete 24 hour period commencing at or before the beginning of the broadcast day and ending at or after the close of the broadcast day.
 

 		 The starting time of your "log reporting day" will be:  ___________
 
SERVICE TO THE HEARING IMPAIRED
 
7.10
 		 What plans do you have to meet the needs of the hearing impaired, for example, providing closed-captioned programming?
 
7.11
 		 Will the applicant install a Telephone Device for the Deaf (TDD)?
 

 
 
 		 YES (  )
 		 NO (  )
 

 		 If YES, where will it be located?
 

 		 If NO, provide reasons.
 
SERVICE TO THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED
 
7.12
 		 What plans do you have to meet the needs of the visually impaired, for example, providing audio descriptions of programming?
 
INDUSTRY CODES
 
7.13
 		 The applicant accepts as CONDITIONS OF LICENCE to adhere to the following codes during all hours of the broadcast day:
 

 		 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.
 

 
 
 		 YES (  )
 		 NO (  )
 

 
 		 If NO, provide reasons.
 

 		 b)
 		 The CAB's Voluntary Code Regarding Violence in Television Programming (Public Notice CRTC 1993-149 dated 28 October 1993), 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). 
 

 
 
 		 YES (  )
 		 NO (  )
 

 
 		 If NO, provide reasons.
 

 		 c)
 		 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).  
 

 
 
 		 YES (  )
 		 NO (  )
 

 
 		 If NO, provide reasons.
 
7.14
 		 PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

Provide a description of each CANADIAN PRODUCTION identified in the Block Program Schedule provided as Appendix 7A.  The table should be arranged by program category as per Schedule 1 of the Television Broadcasting Regulations, 1987 under the following headings:  A:  Local production, B:  Co-production with independent producer(s), C:  Canadian acquired, and D:  Network programs, and should include the following information:
 

 		 a)
 		 Program title (or working title);
 

 		 b)
 		 CRTC 8-digit key figure(s) as per Schedule 1 of the Television Broadcasting Regulations, 1987;
 

 		 c)
 		 Number of original and repeat episodes in the broadcast year;
 

 		 d)
 		 Duration and schedule information;
 

 		 e)
 		 Brief description, including language if other than English or French; and
 

 		 f)
 		 Production organization that produced the program:
 

 
 		 i.
 		 Station Production
 

 
 		 ii.
 		 Co-Production with independent producer(s)
 

 
 		 iii.
 		 Acquisition from independent producers
 

 
 		 iv.
 		 Network/Group Production (Note:  such programs do not qualify as programs produced specifically for local audiences).
 

CANADIAN PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
 

PROGRAM
TITLE

CRTC 8-DIGIT KEY FIGURE

NO. EPISODES
ORIGINAL/
REPEATS

DURATION &
DAY/TIME
 SCHEDULED

BRIEF
DESCRIPTION
(such as variety,
 game show,
 news magazine,
 etc. Include language,
 if other than
 English or French)

PRODUCTION SOURCE

         

QUESTION 7.15 -- APPLICABLE ONLY TO THOSE APPLYING FOR A LICENCE TO CARRY ON A COMMUNITY-BASED DIGITAL SERVICE.
 
7.15
 		 OTHER PROGRAMMING REQUIREMENTS
 

 		 The applicant accepts, as a CONDITION OF LICENCE, to adhere to the following sections of the Television Broadcasting Regulations, 1987:
 
  • Section 5, related to "Programming Content"
 

 
 		 YES (  )
 		 NO (  )
 

 		 •
 		 Section 6, related to the broadcasting of commercial messages dealing with alcoholic beverages
 

 
 		 YES (  )
 		 NO (  )
 

 		 •
 		 Section 8, related to "Political Broadcasts"
 

 
 		 YES (  )
 		 NO (  )
 

 		 •
 		 Section 10, related to "Logs and Records"
 

 
 		 YES (  )
 		 NO (  )
 

 		 •
 		 Section 11, related to "Advertising Material"
 

 
 		 YES (  )
 		 NO (  )
 

 		 •
 		 Section 12, related to the requirement to submit an annual return (standard filing requirements)
 

 
 		 YES (  )
 		 NO (  )
 

 		 •
 		 Section 14, related to changes in ownership of the licensee
 

 
 		 YES (  )
 		 NO (  )
 

 		 •
 		 Broadcasting Licence Fee Regulations, 1997 (if revenues exceed the threshold amount of $2 million)
 

 
 		 YES (  )
 		 NO (  )
 

 		 If you responded "NO" to any of the above, provide reasons.
 
SUPPORTING DOCUMENT TO BE APPENDED:
 
APPENDIX 7A
 		 PROGRAM SCHEDULE

A copy of the station's proposed Block Program Schedule, including the country of origin of all programs.  In the Program Schedule, mark programs on the following basis (refer to Public Notices 1999-97 and 1999-205 for information regarding priority programs):
 

 		 a)
 		 Priority programs with a "P";
 
 
 		 b)
 		 Programs produced specifically for local audiences with an "L"; and,
 
 
 		 c)
 		 Network or group productions with an "N" or "G" as appropriate.
 


 

8.  EMPLOYMENT EQUITY

Information relating to employment equity is available
in Public Notices CRTC 1992-59 and 1997-34.


 
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)?
 

 
 		 YES (  )
 		 NO (  )
 

 		 If YES, proceed to section 9, "On-air Presence".
If NO, proceed to question 8.2.
 
8.2
 		 If the undertaking is approved, would the licence be held by a licensee that already holds one or more broadcasting licence(s)?
 

 
 		 YES (  )
 		 NO (  )
 

 		 If YES, proceed to question 8.3.
If NO, proceed to question 8.7.
 
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).
 
QUESTIONS 8.4 TO 8.6 -- APPLICABLE IF BETWEEN 25 AND 99 EMPLOYEES ONLY:
 
8.4
 		 How do you or will you communicate details of your employment equity policies to managers and staff?
 
8.5
 		 Have you assigned or will you assign a senior level person to be responsible for tracking progress and monitoring results?
 

 
 		 YES (  )
 		 NO (  )
 

 		 If YES, what authority does or will that person have to ensure goals are achieved?
 
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.)?
 
QUESTIONS 8.7 AND 8.8 -- APPLICABLE IF RESPONSE TO QUESTION 8.2 IS "NO"
 
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)?
 
8.8
 		 Does the proposed undertaking have an employment equity (EE) plan?
 

 
 		 YES (  )
 
 

 		 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.).

 

 
 		 NO (  )
 
 

 		 If NO, please provide a statement indicative of your commitment to develop and implement an effective EE plan.
 

9.  ON-AIR PRESENCE

Information relating to on-air presence and voice-overs is available
in Public Notices CRTC 1994-69 and 1995-98.
 
25 OR MORE EMPLOYEES:
 
9.1
 		 If the undertaking is approved, would the licence be held by a licensee that already holds one or more broadcasting licence(s)?
 

 
 		 YES (  )
 		 NO (  )
 
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


 

APPENDIX NUMBER AND NAME

APPENDED
(Yes or No)

E-FILED
(Yes or No)

SECTION 1:  GENERAL INFORMATION

1A

  Supplementary Brief    

SECTION 2:  OWNERSHIP

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
 
 

SECTION 6:  TECHNICAL INFORMATION

6A

 Maps - Proposed Service Area (if different from cable
 operator(s)) 		   

6B

  Maps - Proposed Coverage Contours    

6C

 Documentation Supporting the Availability of the Proposed
 Transmitter Site(s)		  
 

SECTION 7:  PROGRAMMING

7A

  Block Program Schedul    


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