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Decision CRTC 2001-215
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Ottawa, 6 April 2001
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Various licensees
Across Canada
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Amendments processed by Public Notice CRTC 2000-137
dated 28 September 2000
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Amendments to licences of specialty and pay television services
to reflect revised program categories; Denial of other changes
proposed by licensees
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1. |
In Public Notice CRTC 1999-205,
the Commission set out definitions for revised program content
categories, in order to cover all television programming broadcast
and harmonize the three different systems used by licensees of
conventional television stations, specialty television services and
pay television services. |
2. |
In Public Notice CRTC 2000-137,
the Commission sought public comment on proposed amendments to
specialty and pay television undertakings’ conditions of licence
to reflect the revised content categories set out in PN 1999-205.
The Commission divided the licensees affected by that notice into
two groups. The first group includes licensees for whom some of the
proposed amendments are required to make their existing conditions
consistent with the revised categories; they are dealt with in
Decision CRTC 2001-214 also published today. |
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The second group, which is the subject of this decision, includes
licensees who meet the same criteria but have also applied to either
add programming categories or amend the descriptions of their nature
of service in ways that would significantly change their existing
conditions. The Commission is of the view that it would be more
appropriate to consider such amendments in the context of licence
renewals and accordingly, has denied parts of the applications that
go beyond the intent of PN 2000-137.
Amendments made to conditions of licence consistent with the intent
of PN 2000-137,
and applications for amendments which are denied, are set out in the
appendix to this Decision.
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4. |
The licences of four specialty television services that had been
listed in Public Notice 2000-137
have already been amended, in the context of licence renewals. Those
services are WTN, Life Network, Showcase and Country
Music Television (Decisions CRTC 2001-151 to 154). Amendments to
the licence of a fifth undertaking, Bravo!, will be dealt
with during consideration of its renewal application.
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5. |
The Commission notes that since it has set out a program category
for Public Service Announcements (category 13), the condition
of licence of each licensee listed in the appendix authorizing the
broadcast of such material as advertising is no longer necessary and
is therefore deleted. |
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Finally, the Commission notes that the amended conditions of
licence approved herein do not reflect any significant alteration to
the existing nature of service for any of the licensees. |
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Related CRTC documents |
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- Public Notice 1999-205
– Definitions for new types of priority programs;
revisions to the definitions of television content categories;
definitions of Canadian dramatic programs that will qualify for
time credits towards priority programming requirements
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- Public Notice 2000-92
– Regulatory amendments to implement the Ethnic
Broadcasting Policy and new television content categories
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- Public Notice 2000-137
– Amendments to licenses of specialty and pay services
reflecting revised program categories
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Secretary General
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This decision is to be appended to each licence.
It is available in alternative format upon request, and may also be
examined at the following Internet site: http://www.crtc.gc.ca |
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Appendix to Decision
CRTC 2001-215
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1. |
LES CHAîNES TÉLÉ ASTRAL INC.
(Canal D) 2000-1386-3 |
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The Commission approves the
application to remove the phrase "other than a music video
clip" (category 8(a)) from Canal D’s nature of
service, as music clips are now category 8(b) programming. The
service will continue to broadcast programming from category 8(a). |
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Condition of licence 1(1) is amended
as follows: |
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1(1) The licensee shall provide a
national specialty service in the French-language with at least 90%
of its programs drawn exclusively from the following categories as
set out in Schedule I of the Specialty Services Regulations, 1990
and as defined in Public Notice CRTC 2000-92, as amended from
time to time: |
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2(a) - Analysis and interpretation |
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2(b) - Long-form documentary |
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7 - Drama and comedy |
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8(a) - Music and dance other than music
video programs or clips |
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9 - Variety |
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11 - General entertainment and human
interest |
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12 - Interstitials |
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13 - Public service announcements |
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14 - Infomercials, promotional and
corporate videos. |
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Condition of licence 5(b) is deleted
since Public service announcements are now included in condition of
licence 1(1). |
2. |
RADIOMUTUEL INC.
(Canal Vie) 2000-1388-9 |
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The Commission approves the
application to delete "Audience Participation Sports (formerly
category 6(c)) from the list of programming categories that Canal
Vie is permitted to utilize. Category 6(c) no longer exists. |
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Condition of licence 1 (b) is amended
as follows: |
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1(b) The programming provided by the
licensee shall be drawn exclusively from the following categories,
as set out in Schedule I of the Specialty Services Regulations,
1990 and as defined in Public Notice CRTC 2000-92, as amended
from time to time: |
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2(a) - Analysis and interpretation |
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2(b) - Long-form documentary |
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3 - Reporting and actualities |
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5(b) - Informal education / Recreation
and leisure |
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7(c) - Specials, mini-series or
made-for-TV feature films |
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7(d) - Theatrical feature films aired on
television |
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11 - General entertainment and human
interest |
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12 - Interstitials |
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13 - Public service announcements |
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14 - Infomercials, promotional and
corporate videos. |
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Condition of licence 4(b) is deleted
since Public service announcements are now included in condition of
licence 1(b). |
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THE COMEDY NETWORK INC.
(The Comedy Network) 2000-1345-9 |
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The Commission denies the
application to add "Animated Television Programs and
Films" (category 7(e)) to the list of programming that The
Comedy Network is permitted to utilize. |
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Condition of licence 1 is amended
as follows: |
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1. The licensee shall provide a national,
English-language specialty service and shall draw its programs
exclusively from the following categories, as set out in Schedule I
of the Specialty Services Regulations, 1990 and as defined in
Public Notice CRTC 2000-92, as amended from time to time: |
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7(b) - Ongoing comedy series (sitcoms) |
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7(f) - Programs of comedy sketches,
improvisation, unscripted works, stand-up comedy |
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9 - Variety |
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11 - General entertainment and human
interest |
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12 - Interstitials |
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13 - Public service announcements |
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14 - Infomercials, promotional and
corporate videos. |
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Condition of licence 4 (b) is deleted
since Public service announcements are included in condition of
licence 1. |
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2953285 CANADA INC.
(The Discovery Channel) 2000-1357-4 |
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The Commission denies the
application to add "News" (category 1) ,"General
Entertainment and Human Interest" (category 11) and
"Filler Programming" (category 15) to the list of
programming that The Discovery Channel is permitted to utilize. |
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Condition of licence 1 is amended
as follows: |
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1(b) The programming provided by the
licensee shall be drawn exclusively from the following categories,
as set out in Schedule I of the Specialty Services Regulations,
1990 and as defined in Public Notice CRTC 2000-92, as amended
from time to time: |
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2(a) - Analysis and interpretation |
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2(b) - Long-form documentary |
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5(a) - Formal education and pre-school |
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5(b) - Informal education/Recreation and
leisure |
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12 - Interstitials |
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13 - Public service announcements |
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14 - Infomercials, promotional and
corporate videos. |
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Condition of licence 4(b) is deleted
since Public service announcements are now included in condition of
licence 1. |
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THE FAMILY CHANNEL INC.
(The Family Channel) 2000-1372-2 |
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The Commission approves the
application to add "Formal Education and Pre-school"
(category 5(a)) to the list of programming that The Family
Channel is permitted to utilize. However, all category 5(a) programs
are to be targeted to pre-school age children. |
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The Commission denies the
application to add "Informal Education/Recreation and
Leisure" (category 5(b)). |
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Condition of licence 3 is amended
as follows: |
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3. The licensee shall not distribute
programming from the following categories, as set out in Schedule I
of the Specialty Services Regulations, 1990 and as defined in
Public Notice CRTC 2000-92, as amended from time to time: |
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1 - News |
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4 - Religion |
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5(b) - Informal Education/Recreation and
Leisure |
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6(a) - Professional sports |
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6(b) - Amateur sports. |
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HISTORY TELEVISION INC.
History Television 2000-1375-6 |
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The Commission denies the
application to add "Filler Programming" (category 15)
to the list of programming that History Television is permitted to
utilize. |
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Condition of licence 1(a) is amended
as follows: |
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1(a) The licensee shall provide a
national English-language specialty service consisting of historical
documentaries, movies, mini-series and history programs which
embrace both current events and past history, with a special
emphasis on documentary and dramatic programs related to Canada's
past. The licensee shall draw programming exclusively from the
following categories as set out in Schedule I of the Specialty
Services Regulations, 1990 and as defined in Public Notice CRTC
2000-92, as amended from time to time: |
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2(a) - Analysis and interpretation |
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2(b) - Long-form documentary |
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3 - Reporting and actualities |
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7 - Drama and comedy |
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12 - Interstitials |
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13 - Public service announcements |
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14 - Infomercials, promotional and
corporate videos. |
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Condition of licence 4(b) is deleted
since Public service announcements are now included in condition of
licence 1(a). |
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MUSIQUEPLUS INC.
MusiMax 2000-1384-7 |
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The Commission approves the
application to delete the reference to broadcast 65% music video
clips (category 8(b)) and replace it with a reference to broadcast
65% music video programs (category 8(c)), in light of the revised
program categories. |
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Condition of licence 1(a) is amended
as follows: |
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1(a) The licensee shall provide a
national French-language specialty service designed for an adult
audience that will be devoted to music in all its forms, and shall
draw not less than 90% of the programming from the following
categories as set out in Schedule I of the Specialty Services
Regulations, 1990 and as defined in Public Notice CRTC 2000-92,
as amended from time to time: |
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7(d) - Theatrical feature films aired on
TV |
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8(a) - Music and dance other than music
video programs or clips |
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8(b) - Music video clips |
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8(c) - Music video programs |
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11 - General entertainment and human
interest |
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12 – Interstitials |
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13 - Public service announcements |
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14 - Infomercials, promotional and
corporate videos. |
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The licensee shall draw not less than 65%
of its programs from category 8(c). |
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Condition of licence 8(b) is deleted
since Public service announcements are now included in condition of
licence 1(a). |
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THE PARTNERS OF PRIME TV
Prime TV 2000-1842-5 |
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The Commission denies the
application to add "Filler Programming" (category 15)
to the list of programming that Prime TV is permitted to
utilize. |
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Condition of licence 1(a) is amended
as follows: |
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1(a) The licensee shall provide a
national English-language specialty service consisting of programs
of particular interest to adults over 50 years of age. The licensee
shall draw its programs exclusively from the following categories,
as set out in Schedule I of the Specialty Services Regulations,
1990 and as defined in Public Notice CRTC 2000-92, as amended
from time to time: |
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1 - News |
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2(a) - Analysis and interpretation |
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2(b) - Long form documentary |
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5(b) - Informal education/Recreation and
leisure |
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6(a) - Professional sports |
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6(b) - Amateur sports |
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7 - Drama and comedy |
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8(a) - Music and dance other than music
video programs or clips |
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8(b) - Music video clips |
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8(c) - Music video programs |
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9 - Variety |
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10 - Game shows |
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11 - General entertainment and human
interest |
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12 - Interstitials |
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13 - Public service announcements |
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14 - Infomercials, promotional and
corporate videos. |
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Condition of licence 4(b) is deleted
since Public service announcements are now included in condition of
licence 1(a). |
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THE SPORTS NETWORK INC.
The Sports Network (TSN) 2000-1350-9 |
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The Commission approves the
application to add "Analysis and interpretation "
(category 2(a)) and "Long-form documentary"
(category 2(b)) to the list of programming that The Sports
Network is permitted to utilize. |
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The Commission denies the
application to add "Filler Programming" (category 15)
to the list of programming that The Sports Network is permitted to
utilize. |
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Condition of licence 1 is amended
as follows: |
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1. The service provided by the licensee
shall consist of programming dedicated exclusively to all aspects of
sports, that is, programming covering professional and amateur
sports events, sports newscasts, magazine shows, interviews,
commentaries, documentaries, audience participation programs,
instruction and training programs that promote physical fitness. The
programming shall be drawn exclusively from the following
categories, as set out in Schedule I of the Specialty Services
Regulations, 1990 and as defined in Public Notice CRTC 2000-92,
as amended from time to time: |
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1 - News |
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2(a) - Analysis and Interpretation |
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2(b) - Long-form documentary |
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3 - Reporting and actualities |
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5(b) - Informal education/Recreation and
leisure |
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6(a) - Professional sports |
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6(b) - Amateur sports |
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11 - General entertainment and human
interest |
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12 - Interstitials |
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13 - Public service announcements |
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14 - Infomercials, promotional and
corporate videos. |
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Condition of licence 5(b) is deleted
since Public service announcements are now included in condition of
licence 1. |
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CHUM LIMITED
Star! The Entertainment Information Station 2000-1351-6 |
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The Commission denies the
application to add "Game shows" (category 10) to the
list of programming that Star! The Entertainment Information Station
is permitted to utilize. |
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Condition of licence 1(a) is amended
as follows: |
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1(a) The licensee shall provide a
national, English-language specialty service whose main purpose is
to inform its audience on all aspects of the entertainment industry,
and shall draw its programs exclusively from the following
categories, as set out in Schedule I of the Specialty Services
Regulations, 1990 and as defined in Public Notice CRTC 2000-92,
as amended from time to time: |
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1 - News |
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2(a) - Analysis and interpretation |
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2(b) - Long-form documentary |
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3 - Reporting and actualities |
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7(d) - Theatrical feature films aired on
television |
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8(a) - Music and dance other than music
video programs or clips |
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8(b) - Music video clips |
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8(c) - Music video programs |
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9 - Variety |
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11 - General entertainment and human
interest |
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12 - Interstitials |
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13 - Public service announcements |
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14 - Infomercials, promotional and
corporate videos. |
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Condition of licence 4(b) is deleted
since Public service announcements are now included in condition of
licence 1(a). |
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CTV TELEVISION INC.
Talk TV 2000-1344-1 |
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The Commission denies the
application to add "Informal education/recreation and
leisure" (category 5(b)), "Professional sports"
(category 6(a)) and "Amateur sports"
(category 6(b)), to the list of programming that Talk TV
is permitted to utilize. |
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Condition of licence 1(b) is amended
as follows: |
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1(b) The licensee shall draw its programs
exclusively from the following categories, as set out in Schedule I
of the Specialty Services Regulations, 1990 and as defined in
Public Notice CRTC 2000-92, as amended from time to time: |
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2(a) - Analysis and interpretation |
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2(b) - Long-form documentary |
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11 - General entertainment and human
interest |
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12 - Interstitials |
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13 - Public service announcements |
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14 - Infomercials, promotional and
corporate videos. |
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Condition of licence 4(b) is deleted
since Public service announcements are now included in condition of
licence 1(b). |
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TELETOON CANADA INC.
TELETOON/TÉLÉTOON 2000-1343-3 |
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The Commission denies the
application to add "Other drama" (category 7(g)) to
the list of programming that TELETOON/TÉLÉTOON is permitted to
utilize. |
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Condition of licence 1 is amended
as follows: |
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1. The licensee shall provide a national
specialty service with both English-language and French-language
feeds. Programming shall be drawn from the following
categories, as set out in Schedule I of the Specialty Services
Regulations, 1990 and as defined in Public Notice CRTC 2000-92,
as amended from time to time: |
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7(d) - Theatrical feature films aired on
television |
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7(e) - Animated television programs and
films |
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12 - Interstitials |
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13 - Public service announcements |
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14 - Infomercials, promotional and
corporate videos |
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15 - Filler programming. |
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With the exception of programs drawn from
categories 12, 13, 14 and 15, a minimum of 90% of all programs
shall be animated programming drawn from categories 7(d) and 7(e). |
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Condition of licence 4(b) is deleted
since Public service announcements are now included in condition of
licence 1. |
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CHUM LIMITED
MuchMusic 2000-1356-6 |
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The Commission approves the
application to amend conditions of licence 1 and 5 of the
English-language specialty television service MuchMusic. |
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Conditions of licence 1 and 5 are amended
as follows: |
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1. The licensee shall provide a national,
English-language specialty service consisting only of music or
music-related programming, except as provided by condition of
licence 5. The licensee shall draw programs exclusively from the
following categories, as set out in Schedule I of the Specialty
Services Regulations, 1990 and as defined in Public Notice CRTC
2000-92, as amended from time to time: |
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2(a) - Analysis and interpretation |
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2(b) - Long-form documentary |
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7(a) - Dramatic series |
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7(c) - Specials, mini-series, made-for-TV
feature films |
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7(d) - Feature films |
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7(e) - Animated programming |
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8(a) - Music and dance other than music
video programs or clips |
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8(b) - Music video clips |
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8(c) - Music video programs |
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11 - Human interest |
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12 - Interstitials |
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13 - Public service announcements |
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14 - Infomercials, promotional and
corporate videos. |
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5. Notwithstanding condition of licence
1, the licensee shall devote no more than 5% of the broadcast week
to programming from Categories 2(a) and 2(b) combined, except as
individually authorized in writing by the Commission for extended
coverage of special events. |
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Condition of licence 11(b) is deleted
since Public service announcements are now included in condition of
licence 1. |
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LE RÉSEAU DES SPORTS (RDS) INC.
Le Réseau des sports (RDS) 2000-1349-1 |
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The Commission approves the
application to add "Analysis and interpretation "
(category 2(a)) and "Long-form documentary"
(category 2(b)) to the list of programming that Le Réseau des
sports is permitted to utilize. |
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The Commission denies the
application to add "Filler Programming" (category 15)
to the list of programming that Le Réseau des sports is permitted
to utilize. |
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Condition of license 1 is amended
as follows: |
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1. The service provided by the licensee
shall consist of programming dedicated exclusively to all aspects of
sports, that is, programming covering professional and amateur
sports events, sports newscasts, magazine shows, interviews,
commentaries, documentaries, audience participation programs,
instruction and training programs that promote physical fitness. The
programming shall be drawn from the following categories, as set out
in Schedule I of the Specialty Services Regulations, 1990 and
as defined in Public Notice CRTC 2000-92, as amended from time to
time: |
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1 - News |
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2(a) - Analysis and interpretation |
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2(b) - Long-form documentary |
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3 - Reporting and actualities |
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5(b) - Informal education/recreation and
leisure |
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6(a) - Professionnal sports |
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6(b) - Amateur sports |
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11 - General entertainment and human
interest |
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12 - Interstitials |
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13 - Public service announcements |
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14 - Infomercials, promotional and
corporate videos. |
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Condition of licence 6(2) is deleted
since Public service announcements are now included in condition of
licence 1. |