CRTC: Radio and TV decisions; Haliburton application

Summary#

The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission posted a set of applications, administrative decisions and formal decisions that were put on its website for the public between November 24 and November 30, 2023. The Public Service Commission of Canada also published a notice giving permission and a leave of absence to Michael Broderick to run in a provincial election in Fredericton‑York.

What it does#

• Explains that the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission posts original, full decisions and related documents on its website and that abridged versions appear in the Gazette.
• Lists a new application that was posted:
  • Haliburton County Community Radio Association — application 2023-0384-0 for CKHA‑FM in Haliburton, Ontario. Deadline for interventions or comments: January 15, 2024.
• Reports recent administrative decisions (posted dates shown):
  • Interlake Mennonite Fellowship Church — English- and German-language religious FM radio station in Okno, Manitoba (decision dated November 27, 2023).
  • Gulf Islands Community Radio Society — English-language community FM radio station on Salt Spring Island, British Columbia (decision dated November 27, 2023).
• Summarizes several formal decisions published in that window (each entry shows the applicant and the publication date):
  • Ontario French-language Educational Communications Authority (TFO) — various locations in Ontario (decision dated November 27, 2023).
  • Corus Radio Inc. — CFGQ‑FM, CFGQ‑FM‑2 and CHQR (decision dated November 28, 2023).
  • Rogers Media Inc. — CIWW in Ottawa (decision dated November 28, 2023).
  • Knowledge Network Corporation — Knowledge (various locations in British Columbia) (decision dated November 29, 2023).
  • 0859291 B.C. Ltd. — CHEK‑DT in Victoria (decision dated November 30, 2023).
  • New Tang Dynasty Television — services across Canada (decision dated November 30, 2023).
• Notes the Public Service Commission of Canada action:
  • Permission was granted to Michael Broderick, an acting employee at Fisheries and Oceans Canada, to seek nomination and be a candidate in the provincial election in Fredericton‑York.
  • The election will take place on or before October 21, 2024. Mr. Broderick was also granted a leave of absence without pay during the election period.

Who's affected#

• Community radio applicants and small broadcasters (for example in Haliburton, Okno, Salt Spring Island, Victoria, Calgary, Ottawa and other listed locations).
• Local listeners in those communities who may see new or changed radio or TV services.
• People or groups who want to comment on the Haliburton application before January 15, 2024.
• Employees of Fisheries and Oceans Canada and voters in Fredericton‑York, because of Michael Broderick’s candidacy and leave of absence.
• Anyone who follows broadcasting regulation or the CRTC’s decisions and policies.

Why it matters#

• These notices tell communities where new radio or TV services have been approved or are being considered. That can change what local listeners can tune into.
• The January 15, 2024 deadline is the window for people or groups to file interventions or comments on the Haliburton radio application.
• The Public Service Commission notice shows how federal employees can get permission and leave to run in provincial elections, which affects staffing and transparency for the public service.
• Full decisions and original documents are available on the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission website for anyone who wants the detailed rulings.