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Application to OBTAIN a Broadcasting
Licence
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Applicants
should consult Public Notice CRTC 2002-31 dated 12 June 2002 -- A licensing
policy to oversee the transition from analog to digital, over-the-air television
broadcasting. |
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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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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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If the party
identified as the applicant in the current application is the same as the
applicant of the analog television undertaking whose facilities are being
upgraded, the undertaking will be called an ASSOCIATED Transitional
Digital Television Undertaking. For such applications, complete the
following sections ONLY: |
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(i) |
General Information; |
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(ii) |
"TECHNICAL INFORMATION",
excluding questions 4.7 to 4.11; and |
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(iii) |
"PROGRAMMING
INFORMATION", questions 5.1 to 5.3. |
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However, in
the case of an ASSOCIATED Transitional
Digital Television Undertaking whose proposed digital service area differs
substantially from its present analog service area or whose proposed technical
parameters do not accord with those set out in Industry Canada's Allotment Plan,
also complete: |
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(i) |
questions 2.1 to 2.3, as
appropriate, of the section entitled "FINANCIAL OPERATIONS"; |
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(ii) |
section 3 entitled "MARKETING"; and | |||
(iii) |
questions 4.7 to 4.11 of
the section entitled "TECHNICAL INFORMATION". |
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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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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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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 |
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1.2 |
ASSOCIATED TELEVISION
UNDERTAKING |
Specify licensee, call
sign, and location of associated analog television undertaking: |
Licensee |
Call Sign |
Location |
1.3 |
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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1.4 |
DECLARATION OF THE 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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1.5 |
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): |
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2. FINANCIAL OPERATIONS
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QUESTIONS 2.1 -- COMPLETE ONLY IF FILING FOR AN ASSOCIATED TRANSITIONAL DIGITAL
TELEVISION UNDERTAKING WHOSE PROPOSED DIGITAL SERVICE AREA DIFFERS SUBSTANTIALLY
FROM ITS PRESENT ANALOG SERVICE AREA OR WHOSE PROPOSED TECHNICAL PARAMETERS DO
NOT ACCORD WITH THOSE SET OUT IN INDUSTRY CANADA'S ALLOTMENT PLAN. |
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2.1 |
FINANCIAL COMPARISONS |
Complete the following
table for each of the first 7 years of operation under the existing and the
proposed scenario. |
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THE FIRST YEAR OF
OPERATION WILL BE: ___________________________ |
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YEAR 1 |
YEAR 2 |
YEAR 3 |
YEAR 4 |
YEAR 5 |
YEAR 6 |
YEAR 7 |
REVENUE (after agency
commissions) |
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National Time Sales | |||||||
Local Time Sales | |||||||
Infomercials | |||||||
Sales/Syndication of programs, Canadian |
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Sales/Syndication of programs, Non-Canadian |
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Production | |||||||
Other (Specify) | |||||||
TOTAL REVENUE | |||||||
OPERATING EXPENSES |
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Programming | |||||||
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 Adjustments - Expenses (income) |
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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 Taxes |
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NET INCOME (LOSS) AFTER TAXES (for broadcasting operations only) |
QUESTIONS 2.2 AND 2.3 -- COMPLETE ONLY IF FILING FOR A LICENCE FOR AN ASSOCIATED DIGITAL TELEVISION UNDERTAKING WHOSE PROPOSED DIGITAL SERVICE AREA DIFFERS SUBSTANTIALLY FROM ITS PRESENT ANALOG SERVICE AREA BECAUSE THE PROPOSED TECHNICAL PARAMETERS DO NOT ACCORD WITH THOSE SET OUT IN INDUSTRY CANADA'S ALLOTMENT PLAN AND WHOSE CAPITAL COSTS EXCEED $500,000. |
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SUPPLEMENTARY FUNDING |
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2.2 |
Specify the
funds available to finance the proposed transaction: |
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Equity: Debt: Total: |
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2.3 |
a) |
Specify the individual
sources of financing for the funds identified in question 2.2 (for example, Bank
loans, share capital, other loans). |
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$ |
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
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For each source of
financing identified in question 2.3, provide documentation supporting the
availability of that financing. (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 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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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.) |
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APPENDIX 2B |
Where the
applicant is already incorporated or otherwise constituted as a legal entity,
provide the audited financial statements of the applicant for its most recently
completed year of operation and interim financial statements for a period ending
within six (6) months of the date of the application. |
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3. MARKETINGCOMPLETE THIS SECTION ONLY IF
FILING FOR AN ASSOCIATED TRANSITIONAL DIGITAL TELEVISION UNDERTAKING WHOSE
PROPOSED DIGITAL SERVICE AREA DIFFERS SUBSTANTIALLY FROM ITS PRESENT ANALOG
SERVICE AREA OR WHOSE PROPOSED TECHNICAL PARAMETERS DO NOT ACCORD WITH THOSE SET
OUT IN INDUSTRY CANADA'S ALLOTMENT PLAN. |
3.1 |
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: |
PRESENT OPERATION |
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LOCAL |
REGIONAL |
PRINCIPAL |
Population | |||
Households | |||
PROPOSED OPERATION |
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LOCAL |
REGIONAL |
PRINCIPAL |
Population | |||
Households |
(1) |
LOCAL SERVICE AREA: For an analogue undertaking, the area enclosed within the Grade A service contour as defined by Industry Canada in its Broadcasting Procedures and Rules Part 4 (BPR-4). For a digital undertaking, the area enclosed within the digital service area contour that is 7 decibels (dB) higher than the protected contour as defined by Industry Canada in its Broadcasting Procedures and Rules Part 7 (BPR-7). |
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REGIONAL SERVICE AREA:
For an analogue undertaking, the area enclosed within the
Grade B service contour as defined by Industry Canada in its Broadcasting
Procedures and Rules Part 4 (BPR-4).
For a digital undertaking, the
area enclosed within the protected contour as defined by Industry Canada in its
Broadcasting Procedures and Rules Part 7 (BPR-7). |
3.2 |
Identify the sources from which
population data has been obtained: |
3.3 |
Provide your audience projections. |
FOR
ALL PERSONS |
YEAR 1 |
YEAR 2 |
YEAR 3 |
YEAR 4 |
YEAR 5 |
YEAR 6 |
YEAR 7 |
Weekly hours of viewing |
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Share of weekly hours of viewing |
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3.4 |
Indicate to which communities the station's principal marketing activities will be directed. |
3.5 |
Describe the target
audience in terms of its size and composition. |
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS
TO BE APPENDED: |
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APPENDIX 3A |
Provide a
table showing, for each of the 7 years of the prospective licence term, all of
the detailed calculations used to arrive at each source of revenue projected. |
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APPENDIX 3B |
For the
second year of operation, provide a table showing the potential source of your
projected revenues as they pertain to: |
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a) |
Existing off-air
television services; |
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b) |
Existing specialty
television services; |
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Existing radio services; |
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d) |
New revenues that would
be brought into the broadcasting industry from advertisers which do not currently
advertise on television or radio; and |
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e) |
New revenues which would
result from increased spending on the proposed services by advertisers which
currently advertise on existing television (including specialty) and radio
services. |
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4. TECHNICAL INFORMATIONApplicants are advised to consult
with their broadcast engineering consultants
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QUESTIONS 4.1 TO 4.6 -- COMPLETE ONLY IF FILING FOR AN ASSOCIATED TRANSITIONAL
DIGITAL TELEVISION UNDERTAKING. |
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4.1 |
a) |
Have all
required technical documents been filed with Industry Canada? |
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YES ( )
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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 ( )
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NO ( ) |
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If NO, explain. |
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4.2 |
Please
provide the following technical information: |
PRESENT |
PROPOSED |
NOTE |
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TV Channel | Channel number | ||
Class | A, B, C, VU, VL, LP | ||
Antenna Mode | Directional, Non-directional | ||
MAXIMUM
ERP - Effective Radiated Power (at beam-tilt angle) |
Analog Power |
DTV Power (Watts) |
If no beam-tilt is
used, provide ERP in horizontal plane |
AVERAGE
ERP - Effective Radiated Power (at beam-tilt angle) |
Analog Power |
DTV Power (Watts) |
If no beam-tilt is
used, provide ERP in horizontal plane |
EHAAT -
Effective Height Above Average Terrain |
metres |
metres | |
Transmitter/Antenna
Site Co-ordinates: |
N. |
N. W. |
North Latitude |
Main Studios Location: Co-ordinates: |
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N. W. |
City and, where
possible, street address North Latitude West Longitude |
Auxiliary Studio
Location, if any |
City and, where
possible, street address |
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Ancillary Video Services |
YES ( ) |
YES ( ) |
Use(s) |
Ancillary Audio Services |
YES ( ) |
YES ( ) |
Use(s) |
Ancillary Program
Related Data Services |
YES ( ) |
YES ( ) |
Use(s) |
Multicast Services |
YES ( ) |
YES ( ) |
If any of the multicast services will be encrypted, please so indicate. |
Ancillary Non-Program Related Data Services |
YES ( ) |
YES ( ) |
Use(s) |
Programming Feed Method(s) from network or other sources |
Off-air reception,
microwave satellite, fibre-optic cable, other (specify) |
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STL - Studio to Transmitter Link Method |
Microwave, fibre-optic cable, VHF/UHF radio link (specify) |
4.3 |
Describe in detail the transmission site, tower (antenna supporting structure) and other facilities (antenna, building, etc.) that you intend to use for the proposed television undertaking. |
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4.4 |
State who
owns these facilities: |
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4.5 |
Is the
proposed transmitter/antenna site an existing transmission site? |
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YES ( ) |
NO ( ) |
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4.6 |
Does the
applicant propose to share the transmission facilities (tower, antenna, building,
etc.)? |
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YES ( )
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NO ( ) |
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If
YES, indicate who are the other users of these facilities. |
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QUESTIONS 4.7 TO 4.11 -- COMPLETE ONLY IF FILING FOR A LICENCE FOR AN ASSOCIATED
DTV-T UNDERTAKING WHOSE PROPOSED DIGITAL SERVICE AREA DIFFERS SUBSTANTIALLY FROM
ITS PRESENT ANALOG SERVICE AREA BECAUSE THE PROPOSED TECHNICAL PARAMETERS DO NOT
ACCORD WITH THOSE SET OUT IN INDUSTRY CANADA'S ALLOTMENT PLAN. WHEN REPLYING TO
QUESTIONS 4.9 AND 4.10, DO NOT INCLUDE ANY EXISTING FACILITIES. |
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4.7 |
ESTABLISHMENT COSTS |
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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 2.
Capital leases are to be capitalized and amortized annually in the category of
"Depreciation" in Section 2.1. The cost of lease improvements should be
indicated under Cost of Assets to be purchased. |
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Cost of Assets |
Value (FMV) of Assets |
Annual Lease |
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). |
4.8 |
Do the costs
listed for the studio plant in Question 4.7 include provision for administrative
facilities? |
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YES (
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NO ( ) |
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If YES,
state percentage of the Studio Plant costs: (
%) |
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4.9 |
DESCRIPTION OF STUDIO AND ADMINISTRATIVE FACILITIES
Provide a brief description of the proposed studio
and administrative facilities: |
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State number
of studios, dimensions in square metres and functional purposes; |
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b) |
List major
equipment provided for both production and post-production functions; |
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Indicate
whether equipment is digital or analog; and |
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Indicate
whether or not studios would be equipped for production of programming in the
High Definition Television (HDTV) format. |
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4.10 |
REMOTE
LOCATION/OUTSIDE BROADCAST FACILITIES
Provide a brief description of the proposed
facilities that will be used for outside/remote "on-location" broadcasting events
including mobile units, news gathering and associated production/editing
equipment. |
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4.11 |
DESCRIPTION OF TRANSMITTING FACILITIES
Provide a brief description of the transmitting
plant that would accord with the parameters set out in Industry Canada's
Allotment Plan: |
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a) |
Transmitter
type and rated power; |
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b) |
Antenna
type, number of bays and power gain; and |
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Antenna
supporting structure (tower). |
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Include these transmitting plant costs
as a second line entry in question 4.7. |
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4.12 |
INTERIM
DISTRIBUTION As stated in Public Notice
CRTC 2002-32, does the applicant intend to provide a direct feed to a
broadcasting distribution undertaking for an interim period during the
construction of the DTV-T over-the-air facilities? |
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YES (
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NO ( ) |
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If YES,
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a) |
Specify the
proposed interim distribution period: ________ months. |
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b) |
Would you
accept a condition of licence requiring the transmission facilities be
operational within the time period indicated in a) above? |
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YES ( ) |
NO ( ) |
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If NO,
provide reasons. |
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4.13 |
RE-DISTRIBUTION OF MULTICAST SERVICES
If proposing compulsory and/or permissive
re-distribution of multicast services, list those distribution undertakings that:
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would be
required to distribute the proposed service(s); or |
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b) |
would have
the option to distribute the proposed service(s). |
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4.14 |
ANCILLARY
DATA SERVICES
If proposing the provision of ancillary program
related and/or non-program related data services, list those distribution
undertakings that would distribute the proposed services. |
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS TO BE APPENDED: |
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APPENDIX 4A
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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 |
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b) |
clearly
legible copies of the maps which show the location of the local and regional
service area contours which are defined in Section 3.1. |
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In addition
to the original maps, the Commission encourages you to submit your proposed
service 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. |
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APPENDIX 4B |
For
associated DTV-T undertakings, additional maps must be submitted: |
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a) |
comparing the present
analog Grade B contour or digital regional service area contour and the proposed
digital regional service area contour; |
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b) |
comparing the proposed
digital protected contour and that achievable by using technical parameters set
out in Industry Canada's DTV Allotment Plan; and |
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c) | if there is a
substantial difference between the two digital regional service area contours,
provide a rationale for the difference and elaborate on any plans to increase the
digital service area in the future. |
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In addition
to the original maps, the Commission encourages you to submit your proposed
service 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. |
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APPENDIX 4C |
Documentation supporting the availability of the proposed transmitter site(s). |
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5.
PROGRAMMING
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PROGRAM
COMMITMENTS |
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5.1 |
CURRENT
AND PROPOSED PROGRAM COMMITMENTS |
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a) |
The
programming broadcast on the associated DTV-T undertaking will comply with all of
the Commission's existing policies and regulations. |
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YES ( ) |
NO ( ) |
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b) |
The
programming broadcast on the associated DTV-T undertaking will provide for the
exhibition of a minimum of 60% Canadian content during the broadcast year and 50%
during the evening broadcast period. |
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YES ( ) |
NO ( ) |
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c) |
The
programming broadcast on the associated DTV-T undertaking will provide for the
exhibition of a minimum of 8 hours per week of priority programming where
required by condition of licence. |
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YES ( ) |
NO ( ) |
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d) |
The
programming broadcast on the associated DTV-T undertaking will comply with all of
the remaining conditions of licence currently applicable to the broadcaster's
analog television service. (Refer to Public Notices CRTC 1999-97 and CRTC
1999-205.) |
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YES ( ) |
NO ( ) |
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If you responded "NO" to any of the above, provide details and complete questions 5.4 to 5.22 | ||||
5.2 |
SUPPLEMENTARY PROGRAMMING |
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a) |
In the case
of an associated DTV-T undertaking, all programming broadcast on that undertaking
will be a simulcast of the programming broadcast on the associated analog
television undertaking, with the exception of up to 14 hours per week of
unduplicated supplementary programming. |
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YES ( ) |
NO ( ) |
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b) |
Would you
accept the above commitment as a condition of licence? |
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YES ( ) |
NO ( ) |
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If NO,
provide reasons. |
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c) |
Provide an
outline of your general plans for providing up to 14 hours of unduplicated
supplementary programming on the associated DTV-T undertaking. Complete
questions 5.17 (a) and (b), 5.18 and 5.23 as appropriate. |
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d) |
At least 50%
of the unduplicated supplementary programming broadcast on the associated DTV-T
undertaking will be Canadian. |
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YES ( ) |
NO ( ) |
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e) |
Would you
accept the above commitment as a condition of licence? |
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YES ( ) |
NO ( ) |
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If NO,
provide reasons. |
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f) |
All of the
supplementary programming broadcast on the associated DTV-T undertaking will be
broadcast in a wide screen, high definition format. |
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YES ( ) |
NO ( ) |
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g) |
Would you
accept the above commitment as a condition of licence? |
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YES ( ) |
NO ( ) |
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If NO,
provide reasons. |
5.3 |
PROGRAM
FORMATS |
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a) |
All of the
programming on the DTV-T undertaking that was produced in the wide screen 16:9
aspect ratio will be broadcast in that aspect ratio. |
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YES ( ) |
NO ( ) |
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b) |
Would you
accept the above commitment as a condition of licence? |
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YES ( ) |
NO ( ) |
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If NO,
provide reasons. |
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c) |
All of the
Canadian programming on the DTV-T undertaking aired during the evening broadcast
period that was produced in a high definition format will be broadcast in a high
definition format. |
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YES ( ) |
NO ( ) |
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d) |
Would you
accept the above commitment as a condition of licence? |
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YES ( ) |
NO ( ) |
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If NO,
provide reasons. |
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e) |
The
transmission of data will not affect the quality or quantity of high definition
programming. |
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YES ( ) |
NO ( ) |
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f) |
Would you
accept the above commitment as a condition of licence? |
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YES ( ) |
NO ( ) |
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If NO,
provide reasons. |
5.4 |
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: _______________________ |
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5.5 |
NETWORK
AFFILIATION |
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Will the
station be affiliated to a network? |
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YES ( ) |
NO ( ) |
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If YES,
indicate all network affiliations proposed. |
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5.6 |
HOURS OF
OPERATION |
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Indicate
total number of hours per week (on-air) of proposed program service for Year 1 of
the proposed licence term: ___________ hours ____________ minutes |
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5.7 |
CANADIAN
CONTENT COMMITMENT |
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a) |
The
"Broadcast Day", as defined in Section 2 of the Television Broadcasting
Regulations, 1987, will be: |
FROM: | TO: |
b) |
The starting time of your "log reporting day" will be: ___________ |
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c) |
The applicant undertakes to broadcast
the following MINIMUM levels of Canadian content: |
6-MONTH PERIODS |
BROADCAST DAY |
6:00 P.M. TO MIDNIGHT |
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From 1 September to end of February |
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From 1 March to 31 August |
CANADIAN PROGRAMMING COMMITMENT |
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5.8 |
Priority Programming
Complete the table below to indicate your plans with respect to the priority program categories (refer to Public Notices CRTC 1999-97 and CRTC 1999-205). The applicant undertakes to broadcast between 7:00
p.m. and 11:00 p.m., as a minimum, the following average number of hours per week
of priority programming in each broadcast year of the proposed licence term:
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YEAR 1 |
YEAR 2 |
YEAR 3 |
YEAR 4 |
YEAR 5 |
YEAR 6 |
YEAR 7 |
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Priority Programs |
LOCAL REFLECTION |
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5.9 |
Diversity
of Programming
Provide details on 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, including the
number of hours per week of local news and other local programming you intend to
provide for your station. |
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5.10 |
Cultural
Diversity |
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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. |
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b) |
Describe any
specific commitments to initiatives designed to ensure an accurate and fair
reflection and portrayal of all minority groups. |
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SERVICE
TO THE HEARING IMPAIRED |
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5.11 |
Will the
applicant install a TDD (Telephone Device for the Deaf)? |
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YES ( )
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NO ( ) |
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If YES,
where will it be located? |
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If NO,
provide reasons. |
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5.12 |
English-language Stations |
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a) |
Does the
applicant commit to close-caption ALL news and at least 90% of all programming
during the broadcast day, in each year of the proposed licence term? |
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YES ( )
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NO ( ) |
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If NO,
provide reasons and propose alternative commitment. |
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b) |
Would you
accept the above commitment as a condition of licence? |
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YES ( )
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NO ( ) |
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If NO,
provide reasons. |
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c) |
Describe the
measures, planned or in place, to ensure the quality, reliability, and accuracy
of your closed-captioning. |
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5.13 |
French-language Stations |
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a) |
Paragraph
130 of Public Notice CRTC 1999-97 states: "The Commission considers that
French-language broadcasters should have requirements for closed-captioning of
programming similar to those applicable to English-language broadcasters.", that
is, that French-language broadcasters should work towards close-captioning 90% of
all programming during the broadcast day, including 100% of all news programming.
Provide a plan of the measures you intend to
implement for the advancement of French-language closed-captioning to meet the
above policy statement. Describe distinct measures for real-time
captioning and for other kinds of closed-captioning (for example, offline).
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b) |
For each
year of the proposed licence term, set out the MINIMUM percentage of
programming during the broadcast day that will be close-captioned as follows: |
YEAR 1 |
YEAR 2 |
YEAR 3 |
YEAR 4 |
YEAR 5 |
YEAR 6 |
YEAR 7 |
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% of ALL
closed-captioned programming in a broadcast day |
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% of
closed-captioned NEWS programming in a broadcast day |
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c) |
Would you accept the above commitment as a condition of licence? |
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YES ( ) |
NO ( ) |
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If NO,
provide reasons. |
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5.14 |
Ethnic
Stations |
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a) |
English-language programming
Does the applicant commit to close-caption ALL
news and at least 90% of all English-language programming during the broadcast
day, in each year of the proposed licence term? |
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YES ( ) |
NO ( ) |
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If NO,
provide reasons and propose alternative commitment. |
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b) |
French-language programming
For each year of the proposed licence term, set
out the MINIMUM percentage of French-language programming during the
broadcast day that will be close-captioned as follows: |
YEAR 1 |
YEAR 2 |
YEAR 3 |
YEAR 4 |
YEAR 5 |
YEAR 6 |
YEAR 7 |
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% of ALL
closed-captioned programming in a broadcast day |
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% of
closed-captioned NEWS programming in a broadcast day |
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c) |
Third-language programming For each year of the proposed licence term, set
out the MINIMUM percentage of third-language programming during the
broadcast day that will be close-captioned as follows: |
YEAR 1 |
YEAR 2 |
YEAR 3 |
YEAR 4 |
YEAR 5 |
YEAR 6 |
YEAR 7 |
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% of ALL
closed-captioned programming in a broadcast day |
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% of
closed-captioned NEWS programming in a broadcast day |
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d) |
Would you accept the above commitments as a condition of licence? |
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YES ( ) |
NO ( ) |
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If NO,
provide reasons. |
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SERVICE
TO THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED |
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5.15 |
a) |
Describe
your activities and plans to provide audio descriptions of your programming (that
is, the voice-over of textual, graphic design and still image elements, such as
phone numbers, stock information, or weather maps that are posted on the screen). |
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b) |
Will the
applicant be technically capable of providing descriptive video service (for
example, via the Secondary Audio Programming (SAP) channel)? |
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YES ( ) |
NO ( ) |
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If NO,
explain any relevant implications of becoming technically capable. |
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c) |
For each
year of the proposed licence term, set out the MINIMUM number of hours of
Canadian programming you are prepared to describe in each broadcast week: |
YEAR 1 |
YEAR 2 |
YEAR 3 |
YEAR 4 |
YEAR 5 |
YEAR 6 |
YEAR 7 |
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Hours of described
Canadian programming per week |
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d) |
Would you accept the above commitment as a condition of licence? |
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YES ( ) |
NO ( ) |
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If NO,
provide reasons. |
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INDUSTRY
CODES |
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5.16 |
The
applicant accepts as CONDITIONS OF LICENCE to adhere to the following
codes during all hours of the broadcast day: |
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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
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). |
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YES ( ) |
NO ( ) |
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If NO,
provide reasons. |
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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). |
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YES ( ) |
NO ( ) |
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If NO,
provide reasons. |
PROGRAMMING STRATEGIES AND POLICIES |
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5.17 |
Provide
descriptions of the following: |
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a) |
Your approach to the
presentation of Canadian programs including the priority program categories
(Public Notices CRTC 1999-97 (Paragraph 29) and CRTC 1999-205, as amended from
time to time). |
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b) |
Your strategies to
develop new Canadian programming and new Canadian talent. |
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c) |
Your programming
policies with respect to explicit violence, adult scenes and coarse language. |
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d) |
Your preparation for the
introduction of digital transmission of conventional television and any digital
technical and/or digital programming initiatives being undertaken. |
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INDEPENDENT PRODUCTION |
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5.18 |
Provide
information on the extent of contributions to the station's programming from the
independent production sector, the extent to which such programming is drawn from
the various regions of Canada, and the existence and nature of any local and/or
regional development offices. |
ETHNIC
PROGRAMMING |
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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 Television Broadcasting
Regulations, 1987, set out in Public Notice CRTC 2000-92. |
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• |
Applicants
proposing to operate an ethnic station must answer questions 5.19, 5.20 and 5.21. |
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• |
Applicants
proposing to operate a non-ethnic station should proceed to question 5.22. |
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5.19 |
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. |
5.20 |
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 and 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. |
5.21 |
Complete the following
table relating to the broadcasting of ethnic and third-language programming
during the aggregate of the broadcast days in each of the four- or five-week
periods in the calendars to be approved by the Commission pursuant to section
9(1) of the Television Broadcasting Regulations, 1987.
In determining the languages of ethnic programming, DO NOT consider music, advertising and promotional content during a particular ethnic program. However, in calculating the actual duration of each program, count these elements. Applicants must provide the following information
with respect to all ethnic programming, including third-language programming. |
Language in which ethnic programming is provided |
Ethnic group to |
Total duration of this programming
per 4-5 week calendar period |
% of the total programming provided during each 4-5 week calendar period that is devoted to this type of programming |
% of the
total programming devoted to ETHNIC PROGRAMMING that is provided during the aggregate of the broadcast days in each of the four- or five-week periods in the calendar approved by the Commission |
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% of the
total programming devoted to THIRD-LANGUAGE PROGRAMMING provided during the aggregate of the broadcast days in each of the four- or five-week periods in the calendar approved by the Commission |
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5.22 |
Complete the following table relating
to the broadcasting of ethnic and third-language programming during the broadcast
month. Note that a "broadcast month" refers to the total number of hours devoted by the applicant to broadcasting during the aggregate of the broadcast days in a month. Percentages should be based on the total number of hours of programming broadcast by the station in a broadcast month. In determining the languages of ethnic programming, DO NOT consider music, advertising and promotional content during a particular ethnic program. However, in calculating the actual duration of each program, count these elements. Applicants must provide the following information
with respect to all ethnic programming, including third-language programming. |
Language in which ethnic programming is provided |
Ethnic group to |
Total duration of this programming
per broadcast month |
% of the total programming provided during each broadcast month that is devoted to this type of programming |
% of the
total programming provided during the broadcast month that is devoted to ETHNIC PROGRAMMING |
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% of the
total programming provided during the broadcast month that is devoted to THIRD-LANGUAGE PROGRAMMING |
5.23 |
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Provide a description of each CANADIAN PRODUCTION
identified in the Block Program Schedule provided as Appendix 5A. 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: |
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a) |
Program title (or working
title); |
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b) |
CRTC 8-digit key
figure(s) as per Schedule 1 of the Television Broadcasting Regulations, 1987;
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c) |
Number of original and
repeat episodes in the broadcast year; |
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d) |
Duration and schedule
information; |
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e) |
Brief description,
including language if other than English or French; and |
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f) |
Production organization
that produced the program: |
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i. |
Station Production |
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ii. |
Co-Production with independent
producer(s) |
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iii. |
Acquisition from independent
producers |
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iv. |
Network/Group Production (Note:
such programs do not qualify as programs produced specifically for local
audiences). |
CANADIAN PROGRAM DESCRIPTION |
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PROGRAM
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CRTC 8-DIGIT KEY FIGURE
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NO. EPISODES |
DURATION & |
BRIEF |
PRODUCTION SOURCE
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SUPPORTING DOCUMENT TO BE APPENDED: |
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APPENDIX 5A |
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): |
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a) |
Priority programs with a
"P"; |
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b) |
Programs produced
specifically for local audiences with an "L"; and, |
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c) |
Network or group
productions with an "N" or "G" as appropriate. |
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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: FINANCIAL OPERATIONS |
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2A |
Documentation
Supporting Availability of each Source of Financing |
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2B |
Audited and Interim Financial Statements | ||
SECTION 3: MARKETING |
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3A |
Calculations - Projected Sources of Revenue | ||
3B |
Potential
Source of Projected Revenues - Second year of Operation |
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SECTION 4: TECHNICAL INFORMATION |
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4A |
Maps - Proposed Site and Coverage Contours | ||
4B |
Maps - Comparison
Contours; Rationales |
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4C |
Documentation
Supporting the Availability of the Proposed Transmitter Site(s) |
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SECTION 5: PROGRAMMING |
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5A |
Block Program Schedule |
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***End of Document*** |