tranquileye free media papers

This document sets out the Commission’s revised policy for community radio. The policy it replaces has been in place since 1992 (Public Notice CRTC 1992-38). The revised policy set out in this document streamlines the regulatory requirements by focusing on programming requirements that are simple, effective and easily measured. The Commission also seeks to give the community broadcasting sector greater scope to broaden its potential revenue sources, and to lessen the administrative burden. In developing the revised policy, the Commission considered the comments submitted on its proposed policy for community radio set out in Public Notice CRTC 1999-75... Section 3(1)(b) of the Broadcasting Act (the Act) provides for a Canadian broadcasting system composed of public, private and community elements. Community radio stations are an important element of the Canadian broadcasting system. The programming of community stations complements that offered by other types of radio stations operating in the same market. It thus offers listeners a wider choice in both music and spoken word. This programming also reflects the interests of the communities served and contributes to the diversity of the Canadian broadcasting system.