Re: [Swprograms] Satellite approved with strong CanCon rules

[atlsvo@xxxxxxxxx (maryanne kehoe)]

Here's a radical idea: how about letting Canadian consumers dictate what
*they* want to hear versus what the _law_ says they should listen to?




Maryanne



 
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I for one am in great hopes they don't block the Canadian stations from
the US receivers. Possibly this new technology that Sirus has mentioned
will be able to accept the 9 new channels. CBC all the time. Awesome.
Bob Montgomery 
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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 
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Date: Thursday, June 16, 2005 5:28 pm
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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 
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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 
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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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