Re: [Swprograms] Satellite approved with strong CanCon rules

[jfiglio1@xxxxxxxxxxxx]

So, doing some quick math...  Sirius had proposed five new Canadian 
channels--  

CBC Radio One and Premiere Chaine, as spoken word--one in English, one 
in French. Presumably these are both almost 100% Canadian content.
CBC Radio 3 and Bandeapart FM, as music--one in English, one in 
French, each had promised more than 50% Canadian content and 80% 
music. 
Canadian Wave in English with 100% Canadian music content.

The 25% French content has been achieved.  Even if the additional 
three new channels required to meet the 8 channel minimum were all in 
English, the threshold will be met.

The 85% Canadian content requirement appears to be met or is very well 
within reach already with the current five channels as 
proposed/configured.

If Standard added a French/Quebecois version of its proposed Canadian 
Wave service and CBC added Radio Two and its French counterpart, the 8 
channel requirement would be met as would all the parameters set by 
the CRTC for music and for Canadian and French content.

Of course, we've yet to hear the CBC's and Sirius' reaction.  I also 
think the XM entry might have a more difficult time meeting the CRTC's 
parametere.  And then there's always an appeal to Cabinet as an option.

John Figliozzi 

----- Original Message -----
From: Eric Floden <ericf@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Thursday, June 16, 2005 4:56 pm
Subject: [Swprograms] Satellite approved with strong CanCon rules

> from
> http://www.cbc.ca/story/arts/national/2005/06/16/Arts/crct-
> satellite050616.h 
> tml 
> 
> 
> The CRTC on Thursday approved three subscription-based radio 
> services, but 
> imposed strong Canadian content rules. 
> 
> INDEPTH: Satellite Radio: FAQs 
> 
> "These licences will harness new technologies for Canadians and 
> give 
> Canadian talent exposure to listeners across Canada and indeed, 
> North 
> America...through new Canadian channels and airplay on U.S. 
> channels," said 
> CRTC chairperson Charles Dalfen. 
> 
> The commission placed Canadian content rules on two of the 
> services, which 
> will deliver content through satellite. 
> 
> Services from Canadian Satellite Radio and the CBC, partnered with 
> Sirius, 
> must offer: 
> 
> At least eight original channels produced in Canada. A maximum of 
> nine 
> foreign channels may be offered for each Canadian channel.
> At least 85% of the musical selections and spoken word programming 
> broadcast 
> on the Canadian channels must be Canadian.
> At least 25% of the Canadian channels must be in the French language.
> At least 25% of the musical selections on the Canadian channels 
> must be new 
> Canadian musical selections.
> A further 25% of the selections must be by emerging Canadian artists.
> The third pay service, to be run by CHUM and Montreal-based Astral 
> Media, 
> will used land broadcast towers. 
> 
> That service must comply with current regulations under the 
> Broadcasting 
> Act, including 35% Canadian content and for French channels, a 
> minimum of 
> 65% French music. 
> 
> Satellite radio offers commercial-free, near CD-quality sound no 
> matter 
> where listeners are in the country. It's delivered by a network of 
> satellites, and not through the AM or FM band, which have distance 
> and 
> quality limitations. 
> 
> Listening to satellite radio requires specialized equipment, such 
> as a 
> receiver for your home or car. In the United States, where 
> satellite radio 
> has been in operation for several years, receivers are a dealer 
> option in 
> some cars. 
> 
> The proposed subscription fees are around $13 per month. 
> 
> 
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