CRTC postings: Quebecor application and radio decisions

Summary#

The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (the CRTC) posted a notice summarizing items it added to its public record between May 1 and May 7, 2020. The notice lists one new application by Quebecor Media Inc. and several administrative and final decisions, and sets a comment deadline of June 3, 2020 for that application.

What it does#

• Reminds the public that the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission Rules of Practice and Procedure (in force since April 1, 2011) mean some broadcasting applications are posted as Part 1 Applications on the CRTC’s website.
• Points readers to the CRTC’s Today’s Releases and Public Proceedings pages for up-to-date notices and full files.
• Reports the specific items posted between May 1 and May 7, 2020:
  • Application by Quebecor Media Inc. (application number 2020-0166-8) — filed for activity “Across Canada”; deadline for interventions/comments: June 3, 2020.
  • Administrative decision on Radio Gaspésie inc. for CJRG-FM in Gaspé, Quebec (decision dated May 4, 2020).
  • Decision 2020-145 published May 5, 2020, affecting various French-language commercial radio stations in Quebec and New Brunswick.
• Notes the Gazette includes abridged versions; full documents are available on the CRTC website and at the Commission’s offices.

Who's affected#

• Broadcasters and radio licensees, especially French-language commercial stations in Quebec and New Brunswick.
• Quebecor Media Inc. and Radio Gaspésie inc., whose filings and decisions are mentioned.
• Members of the public, industry groups, and other stakeholders who want to review or comment on broadcasting applications and decisions (including anyone who might file interventions by June 3, 2020).

Why it matters#

• It tells interested people where to find the full records and how to stay current on broadcasting proceedings.
• There is an opportunity to comment on the Quebecor Media Inc. application until June 3, 2020.
• Decisions listed could affect programming, ownership or operations at some French-language radio stations in Quebec and New Brunswick, so listeners and local businesses may notice changes depending on the specific outcomes.