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Application to Obtain a Licence
for a Digital Radio Broadcasting (DRB) Undertaking
(Not Associated with an Existing AM or FM Station)

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

Applicants should consult Public Notice CRTC 1995-184 - A policy to govern the introduction of digital radio.
 
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
 
 
 		 •
 		 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
 
 
 		 •
 		 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.
 
 
 		 •
 		 You must file the Application Brief, which includes the questions and responses, and the Book of Supporting Documents, identified as Appendices in the questionnaire.
 
 
 		 •
 		 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.
 

 		 •
 		 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.
 

 		 •
 		 The Commission will not process the application if required technical documentation has not been filed with Industry Canada.
 
3.
 		 PUBLIC EXAMINATION FILE
 

 		 •
 		 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.
 

 		 •
 		 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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Application number

Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission

Application to Obtain a Licence
for a Digital Radio Broadcasting (DRB) Undertaking
(Not Associated with an Existing AM or FM Station)

1.  GENERAL INFORMATION


 
LOCATION OF UNDERTAKING: _______________________________
 
1.1
 		 IDENTIFICATION OF PROPOSED LICENSEE (hereinafter the applicant)
 

 		 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 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 form part of your application, indicate a location within each area to be served.

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) APPLICANT/SHAREHOLDER: Refers to a person who has reached the age of majority.
 
2.1  
 		 Complete the following table relating to the directors and officers, including the Chief Executive Officer, of the applicant company.  The table should reflect the present and the proposed board of directors and officers.
 
 State name of the company to which the following table pertains:

DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS

NAME(1)

COMPLETE HOME
ADDRESS

CITIZENSHIP(2)

DIRECTORS(3):
DATE OF
APPOINTMENT

OFFICERS(4):
POSITION HELD
         

2.2
 
a)
 
Complete the following table relating to the shareholders holding 10% or more of the voting shares and/or votes (participating and common shares) of the applicant company.
 
 State name of the company to which the following table pertains:

CAPITAL STRUCTURE AND SHAREHOLDERS

Shares/
Units

Votes

Authorized

Issued

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

No. Held

% of
Votes

Canadian(2)(5)
(X)

             

 
b)
 
Provide a list of the ownership of the remaining voting shares and/or votes (participating and common shares) not accounted for in a), by class of shares, identifying whether the shares are owned and controlled by Canadians or non-Canadians, if applicable.
 

Class of
Shares

Shareholders

Total Number of
Voting Shares

Total Number of
Votes

Canadian(2)(5)
(X)
         

2.3
 
a)
 
Complete the following table relating to each corporation or other legal entity holding, directly or indirectly, 20% or more of the voting shares and/or votes (participating and common shares) of the applicant.  Provide the respective Chief Executive Officer(s), if any.
 
 State name of the company to which the following table pertains:

DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS

NAME(1)

COMPLETE HOME
ADDRESS

CITIZENSHIP(2)

DIRECTORS(3):
DATE OF
APPOINTMENT

OFFICERS(4):
POSITION HELD
         

 
b)
 
Complete the following table relating to the shareholders holding 20% or more of the voting shares and/or votes (participating and common shares) of the applicant.
 
 State name of the company to which the following table pertains:

CAPITAL STRUCTURE AND SHAREHOLDERS

Shares/
Units

Votes

Authorized

Issued

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

No. Held

% of
Votes

Canadian(2)(5)
(X)

             

2.4
 
a)
 
Complete the following table relating to each corporation or other legal entity that would, directly or indirectly, control the applicant.
 
 State name of the company to which the following table pertains:

DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS

NAME(1)

COMPLETE HOME
ADDRESS

CITIZENSHIP(2)

DIRECTORS(3):
DATE OF
APPOINTMENT

OFFICERS(4):
POSITION HELD
         

 
b)
 
Complete the following table relating to the shareholders holding 20% or more of the voting shares and/or votes (participating and common shares) of each corporation or other legal entity that would, directly or indirectly, control the applicant.
 
 State name of the company to which the following table pertains:

CAPITAL STRUCTURE AND SHAREHOLDERS
 

Shares/
Units

Votes

Authorized

Issued

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

No. Held

% of
Votes

Canadian(2)(5)
(X)

             

 
c)
 
Provide a list of the ownership of the remaining voting shares and/or votes (participating and common shares) not accounted for in b), by class of shares, identifying whether the shares are owned and controlled by Canadians or non-Canadians, if applicable.
 

Class of
Shares

Shareholders

Total Number of
Voting Shares

Total Number of
Votes

Canadian(2)(5)
(X)
         

Questions 2.5 and 2.6 are to be completed only where the cost of the undertaking exceeds $100,000.
 
2.5
 		 Specify the funds available to finance the proposed transaction:
 

 
 

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 2.3 and 2.4 (provide draft documents where an applicant is not yet incorporated).  If the constituting documents have been filed with the Commission and no changes have occurred since, provide reference to the application that contains the most recent documentation together with a declaration attesting that the information is still accurate and valid as of the date of the filing of the application.
 
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 $100,000. (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


 
3.1
 		 Provide a list of all entities involved in any of the areas listed below, for which any investment (equity and/or debt securities) is held by the applicant, its directors, a corporation which directly or indirectly controls the applicant and any shareholder holding 20% or more of the voting shares and/or votes (participating and common shares) of the applicant.
 

 		 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
 		 Complete the following table for the proposed undertaking for each 12-month period ending 31 August of the proposed license term.
 

 		 THE FIRST YEAR OF OPERATION WILL BE: ___________
 

YEAR 1

YEAR 2

YEAR 3

YEAR 4

YEAR 5

YEAR 6

YEAR 7

TOTAL

REVENUE (after agency commissions)
($000)  
 Network                         
 National                        
 Local                        
 Other (Specify)                        
 TOTAL                        

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

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

4.2
 
Provide a projected statement of pre-operating costs for the period prior to the commencement of operating and a pro forma statement of changes in financial position relating to the proposed station for each of the first seven years of operation.
 
4.3
 		 Provide a detailed listing of all of the basic underlying assumptions upon which the financial projections above have been based.
 

5.  MARKETING


 
5.1
 		 As a basis for revenue calculations, please specify the following:
 

AVERAGE NUMBER OF COMMERCIAL MINUTES EXPECTED TO BE SOLD PER HOUR IN: 

 1st YEAR:

   

 7th YEAR:

   

 ESTIMATED TOTAL WEEKLY
 REACH 1st YEAR, PEOPLE 12 YEARS +

 IN CENTRAL AREA:

   

 IN FULL COVERAGE AREA:

   

 ESTIMATED AVERAGE 1/4 HOUR RATINGS, CENTRAL AREA, MON - FRI, 1st YEAR
(% Audience)

 06:00 - 10:00

   

 10:00 - 14:00

   

 14:00 - 19:00

   

 19:00 - 24:00

   

5.2
 
Please provide quantitative estimates of the population within the digital service area (DSA) contour, as well as an estimate of the population within the area to which the station's principal marketing activities will be directed:
 
 

PROPOSED DSA CONTOUR

PRINCIPAL MARKETING AREA
 Population    
 Households    

5.3
 
Please identify the sources from which population data has been obtained.
 
5.4
 		 Indicate to which of the communities the station's principal marketing activities will be directed.
 
5.5
 		 Provide a description of the methodology, along with the detailed calculations, used to arrive at each source of revenue projected.
 
5.6
 		 Would you accept as a CONDITION OF LICENCE that the undertaking be on air within 12 months of the date of a favorable decision?
 

 
 		 YES (  )
 		 NO (  )
 

 		 If NO, explain.
 

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.


 
6.1
 		 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.
 
6.2
 		 Please provide the following technical information:
 
  

PROPOSED
OPERATION 

NOTE 
 Frequency      MHz 
 Channel and Class       
 MAXIMUM - EIRP  (at beam-tilt angle) 

(Watts)  

 EIRP = Effective isotropic
 radiated power
 If no beam-tilt is used,
 provide EIRP in
 horizontal plane 
 AVERAGE  - EIRP  (at beam-tilt angle)

(Watts)  

 EIRP = Effective isotropic
 radiated power
 If no beam-tilt is used,
 provide EIRP in
 horizontal plane 
 EHAAT

metres

  Effective Height Above
 Average Terrain 
 Antenna and Transmitter Site Coordinates 

N.
W.

  North Latitude
 West Longitude 
 Studio Location(s)      City and, where possible,
 street address  
 Subsidiary Data

YES (  )
  NO (  )

   
 Programming Feed Method(s)      Satellite, microwave, fibre
 optic cable, other (specify) 

6.3
 
Provide the following information regarding capital costs and facilities:
 
 
 

Cost of Assets
to be purchased
($)

Value of Assets
to be leased
($)

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

PARTICULARS OF THE DRB PROPOSAL
 
6.4
 		 Indicate the number of DRB Programming Services in the Network Group:
 
6.5
 		 Provide the Canadian DRB Allotment Plan Group (Network ID):
 
6.6
 		 List Call Letters of other service(s) in the Network Group:
 
6.7
 		 Specify as appropriate:
 

 		 Main Transmitter (  )
 		 Single Frequency Network (  )
 

 		 Coverage Extender (  )
 		 Gap Filler (  )
 
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS TO BE APPENDED:
 
APPENDIX 6A
 		 A clearly legible copy of the maps required in the Engineering Brief submitted to Industry Canada, and which show the proposed coverage contours.
 
APPENDIX 6B Also provide the following:
 

 		 a)
 		 a comparison of the DSA as specified in Industry Canada's Allotment Plan and the proposed DRB operation;
 

 		 b)
 		 If the proposed DSA exceeds the DSA in the Allotment Plan, provide a rationale for the change.

 		 In addition of the original maps, the Commission encourages you to submit your proposed digital 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


 
7.1
 		 LANGUAGE(S) OF PROGRAMMING
 

 		 a)
 		 The principal language of programming will be: ____________
 

 		 b)
 		 Other languages of programming:
 
 

Minimum per Broadcast Week
 

Hours:Minutes

%
 Aboriginal Canadian Languages    
 Other Languages    

If the station will devote 15% or more of the broadcast week to ethnic programming, complete questions 7.9 to 7.12.
 
7.2
 		 CANADIAN TALENT DEVELOPMENT

The applicant undertakes to accept, as a CONDITION OF LICENCE, to participate in the Canadian Talent Development Plan created by the Canadian Association of Broadcasters as set out in Public Notice CRTC 1995-196 dated 17 November 1995, as amended from time to time and approved by the Commission.
 

 
 		 YES (  )
 		 NO (  )
 

 		 If NO, the applicant undertakes to accept as a CONDITION OF LICENCE, to devote a MINIMUM of $ _________ /year in direct contributions to the development of Canadian talent.  Provide details of the initiatives proposed (refer to Public Notice 1990-111 for a list of initiatives generally accepted by the Commission).

If it is proposed to EXCEED the minimum requirements of the Plan, the applicant undertakes to accept as a CONDITION OF LICENCE, to devote a MINIMUM of $ _________ /year in direct contributions to the development of Canadian talent.  This amount is IN ADDITION TO the amount set out in Public Notice CRTC 1995-196.  Provide details of the initiatives proposed.
 
7.3
 		 CULTURAL DIVERSITY

The Commercial Radio Policy (1998-41) "encourages broadcasters to reflect the cultural diversity of Canada in their programming and employment practices, especially with respect to news, music and promotion of Canadian artists.".

Recognizing that the means to address issues related to cultural diversity in radio will be highly dependent on a station's particular format, describe measures you will be taking to incorporate and reflect the reality of Canada's cultural, ethnic, racial and Aboriginal diversity, in the following areas:
 

 		 • employment practices
• news
• music
• promotion of Canadian artists
 
7.4
 		 INDUSTRY CODES

The applicant undertakes to accept, as CONDITIONS OF LICENCE, to adhere to the following codes during all hours of broadcast:
 

 		 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 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.
 
7.5
 		 LOCAL PROGRAMMING
 

 		 The definition of "local programming" shall be as set out in Public Notice 1993-38 (19 April 1993), as amended from time to time.
 

 		 a)
 		 Is the proposed station located in a single station market as defined in Public Notice CRTC 1993-121 dated 17 August 1993?
 

 
 
 		 YES (  )
 		 NO (  )
 

 
 		 If NO, the applicant undertakes, by CONDITION OF LICENCE, to refrain from soliciting or accepting local advertising for broadcast during any broadcast week when less than one third of the programming aired is "local".
 

 
 
 		 YES (  )
 		 NO (  )
 

 
 		 If NO, provide reasons.
 

 		 b)
 		 As outlined in the Local Programming Policy, please describe the manner in which spoken word material of direct and particular relevance will be offered to the community served.
 
7.6
 		 STATION FORMAT

The applicant undertakes, by CONDITION OF LICENCE, to operate within the Specialty format, as defined in Public Notice CRTC 1995-60 dated 21 April 1995 and amended in Public Notice CRTC 2000-14 dated 28 January 2000, or as amended from time to time.
 

 
 
 		 YES (  )
 		 NO (  )
 

 		 A private commercial digital radio station is considered as operating in the Specialty format if it meets one or more of the following criteria.  If response to the above is YES, please indicate the Specialty format proposed:
 

 
 		 (  )
 		 the language of broadcast is neither English nor French;
 

 
 		 (  )
 		 more than 50% of the broadcast week is devoted to Spoken Word;
 

 
 		 (  )
 		 less than 70% of the music broadcast is from Category 2 (Popular Music) as defined in Public Notice CRTC 2000-14 dated 28 January 2000.  In this case, the applicant undertakes, by CONDITION OF LICENCE, to broadcast the following:
 

MUSIC SUB-CATEGORY BREAKDOWN - SPECIALTY FORMATS

MUSIC SUB-CATEGORY

DESCRIPTION 

MINIMUM % OF TOTAL MUSIC 

21

  Pop, Rock and Dance    

22

  Country and Country-Oriented    

23

  Acoustic    

24

  Easy Listening    

31

  Concert    

32

  Folk and Folk-Oriented    

33

  World Beat and International    

34

  Jazz and Blues    

35

  Non-classic Religious    

7.7
 
HIT MUSICAL SELECTIONS (ENGLISH LANGUAGE STATIONS ONLY)

The applicant undertakes, by CONDITION OF LICENCE, to broadcast a maximum level of _______ % each broadcast week of HIT MATERIAL, as defined in Public Notice CRTC 1997-42 dated 23 April 1997, as amended from time to time.
 
ETHNIC PROGRAMMING OR UNDERTAKINGS
 
•
 		 Applicants proposing to devote 15% or more of the broadcast week to ethnic programming must respond to questions 7.9 to 7.12.  
 
•
 		 Applicants proposing to operate an ethnic station must also respond to these questions.
 
•
 		 Applicants are reminded to refer to the Ethnic Broadcasting Policy in Public Notice CRTC 1999-117, and consequent amendments to the Radio Regulations, 1986, set out in Public Notice CRTC 2000-92.
 
7.8
 		 In Public Notice CRTC 1999-117, the Commission stated that the primary responsibility of over-the-air ethnic radio and television stations should be to serve and reflect their local community and stated that "ethnic broadcasters would be expected, at the time of licensing and renewal, to provide plans on how they will reflect local issues and concerns during the terms of their licences."

Provide your plans relating to the above and indicate how you will subsequently evaluate your progress.
 
7.9
 		 As set out in Public Notice CRTC 1999-117, the Commission will set, by condition of licence, the minimum number of ethnic groups that each ethnic radio television station must serve and the minimum number of languages in which it must provide programming.  The minimum number of distinct groups that a station must serve is established on the basis of the demographics of the community, the services already available and the degree of support shown by local community organizations.  In addition, the Commission stated that it will also weigh the ability of ethnic stations to provide appropriate amounts of quality programming to these groups and that it will evaluate how this broad service requirement is met in light of the ethnic programming available from all stations in the market.

Provide your commitments in this area, keeping in mind that they may be imposed as conditions of licence.
 
7.10
 		 The policy set out in Public Notice CRTC 1999-117 also noted that in the area of Canadian talent development (CTD), the Ontario Arm of the Canadian Association of Ethnic Broadcasters (CAEB) made a commitment that each of its member ethnic radio stations would contribute $3,000 per year per station for three years to establish a catalogue of Canadian ethnic recordings.

Outline your plans in this area and whether this contribution should be in addition to or a part of, your station's annual CTD condition of licence.
 
7.11
 		 Complete the following table relating to the broadcasting of ethnic and third-language programming.

Please note that a "broadcast week" refers to the total number of hours devoted to broadcasting during the 126-hour period extending from 6:00 a.m. to midnight, for seven consecutive days beginning on Sunday.  Percentages should be based on the total number of hours of programming broadcast by the station in a broadcast week (that is, the total number of hours of programming by the station in a broadcast week may be less than or equal to 126 hours).

Please note that ethnic programming means programming provided in any language, that is specifically directed to any culturally or racially distinct group other than one that is Aboriginal Canadian or from France or the British Isles.  Ethnic programming may be in English, French, a third-language or a combination of languages.  Third-language programming means ethnic programming in languages other than French, English or those of Aboriginal Canadians.

In determining the languages of ethnic programming, DO NOT consider music, advertising, station contests and community and emergency messages during a particular ethnic program.  However, in calculating the actual duration of each program, those elements must be counted.
 

Language in which ethnic programming is provided

Ethnic group to which it is directed 

Total duration of this programming per broadcast week (hours:minutes) 

% of the total programming provided during each broadcast week that is devoted to this type of programming 
           
           
 % of the total programming provided during the broadcast week
 that is devoted to ETHNIC PROGRAMMING 		   
 % of the total programming provided during the broadcast week
 that is devoted to THIRD-LANGUAGE PROGRAMMING 		  

CONDITIONS OF LICENCE
 
7.12
 		 Indicate whether the undertaking will adhere to the following additional requirements as CONDITIONS OF LICENCE:
 

 		 a)
 		 The undertaking will use no more than 20% of the digital capacity of the 1.5 MHz channel specified for use by the geographic grouping of broadcasters to which the undertaking belongs.
 

 
 
 		 YES (  )
 		 NO (  )
 

 
 		 If NO, provide reasons.
 

 		 b)
 		 The undertaking will not use the ancillary capacity of the digital radio signal to provide any services that constitute programming under the Broadcasting Act.
 

 
 
 		 YES (  )
 		 NO (  )
 

 
 		 If NO, provide reasons.
 

 		 c)
 		 The undertaking will have full control over the transmission of its programming, regardless of the ownership of the transmission facilities it uses.
 

 
 
 		 YES (  )
 		 NO (  )
 

 
 		 If NO, provide reasons.
 

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 ONLY:
 
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 Coverage Contours    

6B

 Maps - Comparison Contours; Rationales    

6C

  Documentation Supporting the Availability of
 Proposed Transmitter Site(s) 		   


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