Re: [Swprograms] Satellite approved with strong CanCon rules

[jfiglio1@xxxxxxxxxxxx]

Ah, just saw this...  the nine for one qualification (nine "foreign" 
channels for each Canadian-sourced channel) may be the fly in the 
ointment here.  that would permit in effect an 80 channel service--8 
Canadian and 72 foreign-sourced.  Whether Sirius or XM have the 
technology to restrict some channels from going over the border...

Both Sirius and XM now have 120 channels each.

John Figliozzi

----- Original Message -----
From: jfiglio1@xxxxxxxxxxxx
Date: Thursday, June 16, 2005 5:28 pm
Subject: Re: [Swprograms] Satellite approved with strong CanCon rules

> 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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